England vs Australia, 4th Test

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Presentation Quotes:

Stuart Broad: "The crowd kept us going at the end. We had to fight hard after Tea. Australia made it really hard for us in the middle session. We had to change our plans and once we got some side movement, we executed our plans well. It was not an easy wicket for batsmen. We did not bowl full enough in the middle session and we focused on drying up the runs. To help a side win a Test match was wonderful. Given a target of 300 was helpful. The bowling unit is high on confidence. One wicket was needed to boost our morale. The ball to bowl Clarke just came out of the hand properly. Everybody has enjoyed the Test and the weather has held up."

Stuart Broad is the MoM for his match haul of 11/121.

Alastair Cook: "The support at Durham and the noise in the last session was fantastic. We were lucky to have such great support and we would like to thank the crowd. It was a great spell of bowling from Broad. Australia batted well but the character and skill shown by us was fantastic. Bresnan was simply outstanding. Without him maintaining the pressure at the other end, Broad would not have got those wickets. The lower order contributed yet again. The spell from Broad was unbelievable. Ian Bell's knock was outstanding. He has got some good knocks in tough situations."

Michael Clarke: "To lose by 74 runs, we can take some positives. However, our batting let us down. I do not want to take anything away from England. Broad was outstanding in both innings. I have seen plenty of collapses in the second innings. We could have scored a lot more in the first innings and we failed to capitalize. England found some reverse swing. Rogers and Warner batted well but the middle order failed to back up. It was going to be a tough chase but we did not bat with confidence. Ryan Harris was outstanding. Ian Bell was also outstanding. I need more runs and we will be working hard for the Oval Test."

Everything is looking picture perfect at Chester-le-Street. England are overjoyed with the series win, there is a rainbow just above the stadium, wonderful moments. It is even sweeter for the fact that Cook has not lost a series since assuming the captaincy. In fact, England have been undefeated in the last 12 Tests under him.

Broad says that Bresnan's role at the start of the day with the bat was crucial. Australia gave away nothing during the middle of the day. He said that hitting the pitch hard was crucial and it was a difficult wicket for batsmen at the start. Once a wicket was taken, it was easy to open the floodgates.

Thanks to the efforts of Broad, England have now won the third consecutive Ashes series. In fact, in the last seven series since the start of the millenium, England have won four while Australia have won three.

Plenty of joy at the moment in Durham. The England players are in the huddle and are screaming in joy. The England fans are jubilant in the stands. It has been a wonderful performance from Captain Cook and his players. This is England's fifth win out of five Tests at the Riverside stadium.

What a collapse by Australia. Who would have thought? They were cruising at 109/1. After the Tea break, Warner was going great guns before Bresnan snapped him up for 71. The session after the drinks break totally changed the complexion of the match. Broad produced an absolute ripper to dismiss Michael Clarke and the rest of the lower middle order folded up. Siddle and Bird frustrated England as the hosts took the extra half hour. Broad returned and took the final wicket as England won by 74 runs to win the Ashes series.

What a performance by Stuart Broad. He has owned this Test match. Figures of 5/71 and 6/50 in the match. Definitely, my man of the match.

68.3 Broad to Siddle, out Caught by Anderson!! England win the series. Full ball and in the slot just outside off, it kicks up from the deck as Siddle gets forward and looks to loft it over mid off, but he ends up toe-ending it and he gives a simple catch to Anderson at mid off, fittingly, it is Broad who takes the final wicket, this is his best match haul in Tests. Siddle c Anderson b Broad 23(48) [4s-2]

Broad to Siddle, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

68.2 Broad to Siddle, no run, short ball outside off, Siddle sizes it up and clouts the pull to deep mid wicket but he does not take the single

68.1 Broad to Siddle, no run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg stump, Siddle works it to mid wicket but does not take the single

Stuart Broad [18.0-3-50-5] is back into the attack

Two slips and a backward short leg in place.

67.6 Anderson to Bird, no run, the yorker from Anderson, but Bird neatly digs it out to first slip

67.5 Anderson to Siddle, 1 run, pitched up on leg stump, Siddle flicks it to long leg

67.4 Anderson to Siddle, 2 runs, in the air but safe, length ball slanted in on leg stump, it stops on Siddle as he chips the flick to mid wicket, but it just eludes Bresnan who dives to his right but cannot get there

67.3 Anderson to Siddle, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Siddle chops it to point

67.2 Anderson to Siddle, FOUR, superbly done by Siddle, short of length ball outside off, Siddle crashes the square cut to the deep point fence

With the sun out, Cook resorts to pace. Two slips and a gully in place as Anderson comes in.

James Anderson [15.0-1-65-0] is back into the attack

66.6 Root to Siddle, no run, flighted delivery on off stump, Siddle defends it back to the bowler, the overs are just ticking through here, the frustration mounts for England

66.5 Root to Siddle, no run, again Siddle uses his feet and dead-bats it back to the bowler

66.4 Root to Siddle, no run, quick ball on middle stump, Siddle charges down the track and defends it back to the bowler

66.3 Root to Siddle, no run, tossed up delivery on middle stump, Siddle defends it to the off side

66.2 Root to Siddle, no run, flatter delivery angled across on off stump, Siddle skips down the track and defends it

66.1 Root to Siddle, no run, flighted delivery on off stump, Siddle plunges forward and blocks it diligently

65.6 Swann to Bird, no run, loopy delivery just outside off, Bird pushes it to cover point

65.5 Swann to Bird, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Bird gets forward and taps it to point

Slip, gully, short leg and silly point in place.

65.4 Swann to Bird, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Bird smothers it to the off side

65.3 Swann to Bird, no run, flatter delivery and breaking back in just outside off, Bird taps it to silly point

65.2 Swann to Siddle, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the middle and leg stump, Siddle clips it to mid wicket

65.1 Swann to Siddle, 2 runs, edged but safe, tossed up delivery just outside off, Siddle gets forward and jabs at it, gets an outside edge that flies past Trott at slip, it rolls to third man for a couple

64.6 Root to Bird, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Bird defends it back to the bowler

64.5 Root to Bird, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Bird pats it to mid off

64.4 Root to Bird, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Bird defends it back to the bowler

64.3 Root to Bird, no run, quicker delivery just outside off, Bird dabs it to backward point

64.2 Root to Bird, no run, run-out chance missed, flatter delivery on leg stump, Bird nudges it to mid wicket and takes off for a quick single, Siddle sends him back and Bird is stranded down the middle, Bairstow fires an awkward throw to Prior who fails to collect it cleanly

64.1 Root to Siddle, 1 run, quicker ball on middle stump, Siddle works it to mid wicket and he again takes the single

England are taking the extra half hour. Cook will have to operate with spin at both ends.

63.6 Swann to Bird, no run, quicker ball on off stump, Bird stays back and pushes it back to the bowler

63.5 Swann to Bird, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Bird pushes it to the fielder at silly point again

63.4 Swann to Bird, no run, tossed up delivery and bowled slower through the air outside off, Bird pats it to silly point

63.2 Swann to Bird, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Bird defends it

Slip, short leg and silly point in place.

63.1 Swann to Siddle, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Siddle sashays down the track and looks to flick it through mid wicket, he gets beaten in the flight and gets an inside edge that rolls to backward square leg

62.6 Root to Bird, no run, flighted delivery and given a lot more air on middle stump, Bird defends it back to the bowler

62.5 Root to Bird, no run, flat and short delivery on off stump, Bird works it to mid wicket

62.4 Root to Bird, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, dabbed to cover point

62.3 Root to Bird, no run, Root comes round the wicket and bowls this quicker delivery on off stump, Bird pushes it back to the bowler

62.1 Root to Bird, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Bird pushes it to the off side

Joe Root, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Two slips and a short leg.

The umpires are getting together as the light has gotten murkier. Umpire Tony Hill is asking Cook whether he will operate with the spinner and he obliges. Cook has asked Root to bowl.

61.6 Swann to Siddle, no run, tossed up delivery and breaking back in on the middle and leg stump, it bounces up a touch more as Siddle looks to work it to mid wicket and gets hit on the back pad, muted appeal for an LBW but that was spinning down the leg side

61.5 Swann to Siddle, no run, almost bowled, Swann comes over the wicket and spears this quick delivery just down the leg side, Siddle attempts the sweep but misses it, that ball was just missing leg stup

61.4 Swann to Siddle, no run, flatter delivery angled across outside off, it spins back in as Siddle plunges forward and defends it

61.3 Swann to Siddle, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Siddle shimmies down the track and drives it to mid off

61.2 Swann to Siddle, no run, loopy delivery just outside off, Siddle advances down the track and smothers it to the on side

61.1 Swann to Siddle, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Siddle blocks it

60.6 Broad to Bird, no run, full ball angled in on middle stump, Bird pushes it to mid on

60.5 Broad to Bird, no run, fuller length ball zipping through close to the off stump, Bird hangs his bat out and gets beaten

Jackson Bird, right handed bat, comes to the crease

60.4 Broad to Lyon, out Bowled!! Ninth five wicket haul for Broad and second ten wicket haul in Tests. Sums up the achievement of this man in a match which he has owned. Full ball slanted in on middle stump, it cuts back in as Lyon attempts the flick, the ball takes the inside edge and detonates the leg stump out of the ground. Lyon b Broad 8(10) [4s-2]

Broad to Lyon, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

60.3 Broad to Lyon, no run, full ball on off stump, Lyon drives it to mid on

Umpire Aleem Dar has a look at the light meter. However, it is fine for the moment.

60.2 Broad to Lyon, FOUR, poor line from Broad, full ball slanted in on leg stump, Lyon looks to flick it to fine leg and gets an inside edge that rolls away to the fence

60.1 Broad to Lyon, no run, short ball slanted in on leg stump, Lyon ducks under it

59.6 Swann to Siddle, no run, quick and straight delivery on leg stump, Siddle uses his feet again and defends it back to the bowler

59.5 Swann to Siddle, no run, tossed up delivery on middle stump, Siddle defends it back to the bowler

59.4 Swann to Siddle, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Siddle advances down the track and knocks it to mid wicket

59.3 Swann to Siddle, no run, this quick delivery kicks up from a short of length outside off, Siddle rocks back and attempts the cut but misses it

59.2 Swann to Siddle, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Siddle comes down the track and covers the line as he plunges forward to defend it

59.1 Swann to Siddle, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Siddle shimmies down the track and pats it to mid wicket

Graeme Swann [14.0-4-49-2] is back into the attack

Slip and short leg in place.

58.6 Broad to Lyon, FOUR, in the air but Broad cannot snap it up, full ball just outside off, Lyon drives it over Broad's head, he stretches both his hands but the ball bursts through and rolls away to the long off fence

58.5 Broad to Lyon, no run, catch dropped by Swann, Broad has to wait for his fifth wicket, short ball and zipping through just outside off, Lyon drops his wrists and looks to leave it, the ball hits the bottom of the bat and flies through to Swann at second slip, he is late in reacting and he spills the chance, it was a rather tough one

58.4 Broad to Lyon, no run, full ball angled in on off stump, Lyon drives it to mid on

58.2 Broad to Lyon, no run, short ball speared in on middle stump, Lyon takes his eyes off the ball and looks to fend at it, the ball hits the batsman on the arm guard

58.1 Broad to Lyon, no run, pitched up and swerving back in on off stump, Lyon stays on the front foot and inside edges the flick

57.6 Anderson to Siddle, no run, fuller length ball and bending back in just outside off, Siddle drives it to mid off

57.5 Anderson to Siddle, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Siddle punches it to cover

57.4 Anderson to Siddle, no run, short in length delivery just outside off, Siddle nurdles it to mid on

57.3 Anderson to Siddle, FOUR, nicely played by Siddle, short ball on leg stump, Siddle swivels and pulls it to the deep backward square leg fence

57.2 Anderson to Siddle, no run, fuller length ball angling in just outside off, Siddle gets forward and pushes it to short extra cover

57.1 Anderson to Siddle, no run, back of a length delivery on off stump, Siddle punches it to mid on

Nathan Lyon, right handed bat, comes to the crease

56.6 Broad to Ryan Harris, out Lbw!! Ryan Harris is a dead-duck. Good length ball and it nips back in sharply, Harris is rooted to the crease and is late in getting the bat down, the ball hits the pads and Broad appeals, umpire Hill has no hesitation in raising the finger, that ball was crashing into leg stump. Ryan Harris lbw b Broad 11(18) [4s-1]

Broad to Ryan Harris, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

56.5 Broad to Ryan Harris, FOUR, inside edged but safe, full ball just outside off, Harris is rooted to the crease and he goes for the drive, the ball hits his back pad and just misses the leg stump to roll away to the fine leg fence, maybe an extra coat of varnish would have helped

56.4 Broad to Siddle, 3 runs, short ball and wide outside off, Siddle uses the pace and punchily steers it to deep backward point for three easy runs

56.3 Broad to Siddle, no run, full ball angled in on leg stump, Siddle misses out with the flick and gets hit on the pads, muted appeal for an LBW from Broad but that ball was clearly missing leg stump

56.2 Broad to Siddle, no run, this bumper rears up sharply and it jags away, Siddle drops his wrists and lets it go

56.1 Broad to Siddle, no run, this short delivery is darted down the leg side, Siddle bends down and does not play at it

55.6 Anderson to Siddle, 3 runs, nice fielding from Bairstow, length delivery and it straightens slightly outside off, Siddle jabs at it and gets an outside edge that rolls to third man where Bairstow dives forward and stops the ball just inside the ropes

55.5 Anderson to Siddle, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, it kicks up slightly as Siddle dabs it to point

55.4 Anderson to Ryan Harris, 1 run, good length ball and cutting back in on leg stump, Harris tucks it to deep square leg

55.3 Anderson to Ryan Harris, no run, full ball just outside off, Harris taps it to cover point

55.2 Anderson to Ryan Harris, no run, pitched up and bending back in on off stump, Harris drives it back to the bowler

A slip in place. Can Anderson get into rhythm and clean up the tail?

55.1 Anderson to Ryan Harris, no run, full ball angled in on middle stump, Harris pushes it to mid on

James Anderson [13.0-1-57-0] is back into the attack

54.6 Broad to Ryan Harris, 1 run, good length ball just outside off, Harris works it to mid wicket

54.5 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, pitched up on leg stump, Harris attempts the flick but the ball goes off the pad

54.4 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, this bumper is slightly wide of the off stump, Harris ducks under

54.3 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, short in length delivery just outside off, Harris defends it back to the bowler

54.2 Broad to Ryan Harris, 2 runs, fuller length ball but on the pads, Harris flicks it to deep mid wicket for a couple

54.1 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, fuller length ball speared in on middle stump, it zips through and does not bounce much, Harris gets a toe-end back onto his back pad

53.6 Bresnan to Ryan Harris, 3 runs, fuller length ball just outside off, Harris caresses the drive past the gap at extra cover and three runs is the result

53.5 Bresnan to Ryan Harris, no run, short ball on middle stump, Harris ducks under

53.4 Bresnan to Ryan Harris, no run, full ball on off stump, Harris gets forward and gets an inside edge onto the front pad as it rolls back to Bresnan

53.3 Bresnan to Ryan Harris, no run, good length ball and darting back in on off stump, Harris defends it to the on side

53.2 Bresnan to Ryan Harris, no run, short ball slanted in on leg stump, Harris ducks under it

53.1 Bresnan to Siddle, 1 run, full ball outside off, Siddle pushes it into the gap at cover, they think about a second but the fielder makes good ground

52.6 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, short and pacy bumper on middle stump, Harris stays back and fends it down to the off side

Ryan Harris, right handed bat, comes to the crease

With that referral, Australia have lost both their reviews.

52.5 Broad to Haddin, out Lbw!! Haddin is very unlucky here, one must say. Back of a length delivery that pitches on middle stump, it nips back in sharply as Haddin hops and looks to glance it to fine leg, the ball thuds into his front pad and Broad appeals, umpire Tony Hill gives it out and Haddin asks for the review, replays show that the ball was just clipping the top of leg stump, the umpire's call stays and Haddin shakes his head as he trudges off. Haddin lbw b Broad 4(6)

Broad to Haddin, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Haddin has been given OUT LBW. He has immediately reviewed it. There is NO bat involved. Is it clipping leg stump? It is just hitting the top of leg stump and Haddin has to go.

52.4 Broad to Siddle, leg byes, 1 run, brute of a ball from Broad, Siddle takes his eyes off this short and sharp delivery, he looks to fend at it and the ball goes off the top handle and it rolls to square leg

51.4 Bresnan to Siddle, no run, full ball outside off, Siddle defends it to the off side

Peter Siddle, right handed bat, comes to the crease

51.3 Bresnan to Shane Watson, out Lbw!! Australia are collapsing in a heap here. Good length ball angled in on middle stump, it tails in slightly as Watson plants his front foot across and looks to flick it to mid wicket, he misses it and the ball hits his front pad, Bresnan appeals and umpire Aleem Dar raises the finger immediately, Watson belatedly decides to review but replays show that the ball was just clipping leg stump, since the on-field call was OUT, Watson has to depart. Shane Watson lbw b Bresnan 2(11)

Bresnan to Shane Watson, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Shane Watson has reviewed the LBW decision. The original decision is OUT. There is NO bat involved. It looks like Watson is in trouble here. It is clipping leg stump and Watson is a GONER!

51.2 Bresnan to Haddin, 3 runs, short in length delivery and wide outside off, Haddin cracks it past the gap at point and Bairstow gives chase, he manages to stop it just inside the ropes and he gets off the mark with three runs

51.1 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 1 run, length ball on the pads, Watson works it to deep backward square leg

50.6 Broad to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery on off stump, Haddin blocks it, ends another brilliant over from Broad

50.5 Broad to Haddin, no run, good length ball speared in on off stump, Haddin defends it

50.4 Broad to Haddin, no run, full ball and curling in on off stump, Haddin drives it to short extra cover

Brad Haddin, right handed bat, comes to the crease

From 147/1 to 175/5, this is hurting Australia here.

50.3 Broad to Steven Smith, out Bowled!! Broad strikes again. He is simply amazing. Short ball slanted in on leg stump, it climbs up from the deck as Steven Smith swivels and looks to pull it down to fine leg, the ball thuds into his glove and falls back onto the stumps, unlucky way for Smith to go but Australia are in huge trouble here. Steven Smith b Broad 2(19)

Broad to Steven Smith, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

50.2 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, fuller length ball on off stump, driven back to the bowler

48.3 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, back of a length delivery slanted in on off stump, Watson defends it, 91 mph was the speed

48.2 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, short ball fired in down the leg side, 90.7 mph, Watson misses out on the flick to fine leg and Prior collects it

Shane Watson, right handed bat, comes to the crease

48.1 Broad to Michael Clarke, out Bowled!! Brilliant from Broad. That is the definition of a cracking delivery. Full ball angled in on the off stump, it straightens late as Michael Clarke plays down the wrong line completely, the ball hits the top of off stump and Broad is delighted, this delivery is similar to what Anderson bowled to Clarke at Trent Bridge and also similar to the ball that Ryan Harris bowled to Root. Michael Clarke b Broad 21(27) [4s-3]

Broad to Michael Clarke, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

Drinks are on the field. The match is evenly poised here. England have lost both their reviews while Australia have both reviews remaining. Clarke holds the key for Australia.

47.6 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, short in length delivery close to the off stump line, Smith is solid in defence

47.5 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, full ball close to the off stump line, Smith gets forward and defends it solidly to short cover

47.4 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, Bresnan probes away in the channel outside off, Smith does not play at it

47.3 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, good length ball angling in just outside off, Smith defends it

47.2 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, short ball just outside off, Clarke gets on top of the bounce and pulls it along the ground to deep backward square leg

47.1 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, Bresnan hurls the bouncer on the middle and leg stump, Clarke bends under and leaves it

46.6 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, short in length off-cutter just outside off, Smith looks to shovel the pull in an ungainly manner, he misses it and the ball brushes the back thigh pad, Broad appeals and umpire Hill is unmoved, Cook takes the review and replays show that the bat was nowhere near the pad, poor shot from Steven Smith but an even poor review from Cook, England have lost both their reviews

England have opted for the review. It is for a catch appeal against Steven Smith. NOT OUT is the original call. Replays show that the bat was nowehere near the pad. The ball has hit the back thigh pad. There is NO mark on hot-spot. England will be losing their last review. Poor call from Cook.

46.5 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, full ball on off stump, driven to mid on

46.4 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, back of a length delivery and close to the off stump line, Smith taps it to backward point

46.3 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, full ball on off stump, Smith defends it back to the bowler

46.2 Broad to Michael Clarke, 1 run, good ball from Broad, this short delivery climbs up awkwardly, Clarke takes his eyes off the ball and gets hit on the glove, the ball rolls to short fine leg

46.1 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, pitched up just outside off, Clarke gets forward and taps it to cover point

45.6 Bresnan to Steven Smith, 2 runs, once again Bresnan slants this delivery on leg stump, Smith tucks it to deep square leg for a couple

45.5 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, full ball slanted in just outside off, Smith is not lured into playing that

45.4 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, good length ball on off stump, Smith defends it back to the bowler

45.3 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, Bresnan is getting some reverse here, full ball and tailing back in just outside off, Smith leaves it

45.1 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, full ball and it curls back in on off stump, Clarke presses forward and jabs at it, the ball goes off the inside edge to square leg

44.6 Broad to Michael Clarke, 1 run, this delivery is straight on middle stump, Clarke pats it back to Broad who is unable to bend down in time to stop it on his followthrough, the ball rolls to mid off and he pinches a quick single, Bresnan misses with the shy at the bowler's end, would have been a close call for Clarke, in fact, he was safely in

44.5 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, full ball and it holds its line outside off, Clarke knocks it to point

44.4 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, good length ball in the corridor just outside off, Clarke shoulders arms

44.3 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, pitched up and straight just outside off, Clarke drives it to mid off

44.2 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, full ball angled in on off stump, it zips through and Clarke is a bit late in getting the bat down but he manages to defend it

44.1 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, good start for Broad, he slants this yorker in on middle stump, Clarke jams it back to the bowler

Stuart Broad [9.0-2-28-0] is back into the attack

43.6 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, full delivery and speared in on off stump, Smith defends it to mid on, ends a good over from Bresnan

43.5 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, full ball in the zone outside off, Smith lets it go

Steven Smith, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Two slips and a gully in place.

43.4 Bresnan to Warner, out Caught by Prior!! That is a massive wicket for England. Full ball slanted across just outside off, it nips away slightly but kicks up sharply from the deck, Warner is lured into playing that and pokes at it, the edge is snapped up by Prior, fantastic ball to end a good knock from Warner. Warner c Prior b Bresnan 71(113) [4s-10 6s-1]

Bresnan to Warner, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

43.3 Bresnan to Warner, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, driven down to mid off

43.2 Bresnan to Warner, no run, short of a good length ball angled across outside off, Warner steers it to backward point where Root stops it

43.1 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, back of a length delivery angled in on leg stump, Clarke works it to mid wicket

Tim Bresnan [7.0-1-23-0] is back into the attack

Two slips in place.

The dark clouds are closing in at the venue. Presently, it is sunny.

42.6 Anderson to Michael Clarke, 3 runs, fuller in length delivery just outside off, Clarke dabs at it softly and gets an outside edge that lands in front of Cook at slip, it goes past him and the ball rolls to third man, Warner is so quick that three runs results

42.5 Anderson to Michael Clarke, FOUR, sublime timing from Clarke, once again the delivery from Anderson is too full on off stump, Clarke presents the full face of the bat and punchily drives it to the long on fence

42.4 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, pitched up delivery and snaking back in just outside off, Clarke goes for the on drive but the bat turns in his hand and the ball goes off the inside part of the bat to mid on

42.3 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, back of a length delivery on off stump, Clarke defends it to cover point

42.2 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, good length ball and darting away just around the off stump, Clarke lets it go

42.1 Anderson to Michael Clarke, FOUR, majestic shot from Clarke, Anderson overpitches this delivery and gets it to curve away wide of the off stump, Clarke stays on the front foot and reaches out for it as he spanks the drive to the deep extra cover fence

41.6 Swann to Warner, no run, full and flat delivery on middle stump, Warner squeezes it out to short cover

41.5 Swann to Michael Clarke, 1 run, short and flat delivery on leg stump, Clarke works it to deep backward square leg

41.4 Swann to Warner, 3 runs, nicely done by Warner, flighted delivery on leg stump, Warner skips down the track and gets to the pitch as he flicks it past the gap at mid wicket for three easy runs

41.3 Swann to Warner, no run, flatter delivery and straightening just outside off, Warner watches it and leaves it, that ball was not far from the off stump

41.2 Swann to Warner, no run, tossed up delivery and full outside off, Warner dabs it to cover point

41.1 Swann to Warner, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Warner pats it to the off side

40.6 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, good length ball just outside off, Clarke defends it

Two slips in place now for the right hander.

40.5 Anderson to Warner, leg byes, 1 run, speared in full on leg stump, Warner looks to clip it through square leg but gets hit on the front pad, he steals a quick leg bye

40.4 Anderson to Warner, no run, good length ball on off stump, Warner taps it back to the bowler

40.3 Anderson to Warner, no run, back of a length delivery angled in on leg stump, Warner looks to tickle it to fine leg but the ball brushes the pad and Prior moves to his right to collect it

40.2 Anderson to Warner, no run, nicely bowled by Anderson, full ball and it bends back in late on leg stump, Warner blocks it diligently

40.1 Anderson to Warner, no run, pitched up just outside off, Warner knocks it back to the bowler

39.6 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, full and quick delivery just outside off, Clarke squeezes it out to short extra cover

39.5 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, this delivery is full just outside off, Clarke stays on the front foot and dabs it to point

39.3 Swann to Michael Clarke, FOUR, another poor ball from Swann, he drags this delivery short and on middle stump, Clarke stays on the crease and muscles the pull past Root at mid wicket who dives over to his right, the ball rolls away to the deep

39.2 Swann to Michael Clarke, no run, Swann stays round the wicket and floats this loopy delivery just outside off, Clarke defends it

Michael Clarke, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Slip and short leg in place.

39.1 Swann to Khawaja, out Lbw!! Oh dear, Khawaja has missed a straight delivery. Swann gets this flighted delivery to drift in on leg stump, it straightens and Khawaja looks to defend, the bat hits his front pad and it gets stuck, the ball hits the pad first and Swann appeals, umpire Aleem Dar raises the finger and Khawaja is walking off, he did not even think about a review, that ball would have hit middle stump. Khawaja lbw b Swann 21(35) [4s-3]

Swann to Khawaja, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

38.6 Anderson to Warner, no run, full ball slanted in on middle stump, Warner taps it to mid on

38.5 Anderson to Khawaja, 3 runs, back of a length delivery angled in on off stump and it straightens a tad, Khawaja is slightly squared up and the ball goes off the outside edge, it goes past the slips and Cook gives chase at third man, he slides forward and pulls it back just inside the ropes

38.4 Anderson to Khawaja, no run, pitched up close to the off stump, Khawaja defends it

38.3 Anderson to Khawaja, no run, fuller length ball on off stump, Khawaja defends it to mid off

38.2 Anderson to Khawaja, FOUR, poor bowling this from Anderson, he drags this delivery short just outside off, Khawaja stays on the front foot and clubs the pull shot to the deep square leg fence for a boundary

38.1 Anderson to Khawaja, 2 runs, back of a length delivery but too straight on the pads, Khawaja works it to long leg where Pietersen tumbles to his right and keeps it down to a couple

37.6 Swann to Khawaja, leg byes, 1 run, Khawaja misses out on another poor ball from Swann, this is short and directed down the leg side, Khawaja looks to pull but the ball rolls off his pad to short fine leg

37.5 Swann to Khawaja, no run, full and quick delivery on off stump, Khawaja smothers it to the leg side

37.4 Swann to Khawaja, no run, loopy delivery just outside off, Khawaja defends it back to the bowler

37.3 Swann to Warner, 1 run, this delivery breaks away but it is short outside off, Warner twirls his wrists nicely and swats it to mid wicket

37.2 Swann to Warner, no run, tossed up delivery on the pads, nudged to short leg

37.1 Swann to Warner, no run, flatter delivery and holding its line outside off, Warner goes back and dabs it to point

36.6 Anderson to Khawaja, no run, short in length delivery and on the middle and leg stump line, Khawaja taps it to short cover

36.5 Anderson to Khawaja, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Khawaja defends it back to the bowler

36.4 Anderson to Khawaja, FOUR, Anderson is struggling for rhythm here, full ball floated across just outside off, Khawaja goes for the drive and ends up carving it past the fielder at backward point for a boundary to square third man

36.3 Anderson to Khawaja, no run, pitched up on off stump, Khawaja knocks it to point

36.2 Anderson to Khawaja, no run, short ball on leg stump, Khawaja swivels and looks to pull it over backward square leg, but he gets hit on the right thigh

36.1 Anderson to Khawaja, 2 runs, good length ball but on the pads, Khawaja works it wide of the fielder at mid wicket and Broad gives chase, a comfortable brace results

35.6 Swann to Warner, no run, short and quick delivery this time, Swann keeps it stump to stump as Warner makes a bit of room to cut it to backward point but he finds the fielder

35.5 Swann to Warner, no run, flighted delivery on leg stump, Warner smothers it down onto the pitch

35.4 Swann to Warner, FOUR, wonderful shot from Warner, Swann errs in his length by bowling it short and just outside off, Warner rocks back and lashes it past the fielder at cover who dives over to his right for a boundary

35.3 Swann to Warner, no run, quick and straight delivery on leg stump, Warner is solid in defence

35.2 Swann to Warner, no run, angled in on the middle and leg stump, Warner plants his front foot forward and taps it to short leg

35.1 Swann to Warner, no run, tossed up delivery drifting in on middle stump, Warner shimmies down the track and squeezes it to short cover, Cook dives to his right to stop it

34.6 Anderson to Khawaja, no run, nice way to end the over, Anderson comes over the wicket and slants this full delivery across just outside off, it zips through as Khawaja gropes at it and gets beaten

34.5 Anderson to Warner, 1 run, pitched up just outside off, Warner punchily drives it to the right of mid off where Bresnan slides and keeps it down to a single

34.4 Anderson to Warner, no run, full ball but on the pads, Anderson gets away with it as Warner clips it straight to the fielder at mid wicket

34.3 Anderson to Warner, no run, speared in full on off stump, Warner plants his front foot across and pushes it to mid on

34.2 Anderson to Warner, no run, Anderson stays round the wicket and slants in a full ball on off stump, Warner defends it to mid off

34.1 Anderson to Warner, 2 runs, back of a length delivery just outside off, Warner opens the bat face and guides it to deep backward point for a couple

James Anderson [8.0-0-28-0] is back into the attack

A slip in place and there are five fielders inside the ring. Anderson resumes.

33.6 Swann to Khawaja, no run, quicker delivery pushed through on middle stump, Khawaja goes on the backfoot and blocks it

33.5 Swann to Khawaja, no run, flighted delivery on off stump, Khawaja presses forward and smothers it to the ground

33.4 Swann to Khawaja, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Khawaja goes back and defends it

33.3 Swann to Khawaja, no run, this delivery hits the rough and breaks away sharply, Khawaja has a feel for it and the ball goes past the edge, it goes on the bounce to Cook

33.2 Swann to Warner, 3 runs, nice fielding by Joe Root! This delivery is angled in but it is too short on the middle and leg stump line, Warner makes a bit of room and punches it past the gap at point, Root gives chase and puts in the slide to stop it

33.1 Swann to Warner, no run, flat and straight delivery on off stump, Warner taps it to short cover

Swann is going to resume after the Tea break. A slip and silly point in place.

Out come the England players and the two Australian batsmen. Australia have batted really well and England will have to really pull up their socks.

It's been a superb session for Australia. The openers have given them just the kind of start they needed in this chase. David Warner started fluently and has carried on in the same manner. Rogers was scratchy throughout but managed to hang around to put on a 100 plus stand. With the sun out, the bowlers have not got the kind of assistance they would have liked. It could all change in one session though. Can England pull things back in the next one? That's coming up soon. Stay tuned

32.6 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, way outside off again, Khawaja leaves with ease. That will be tea on day 4.

32.5 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, angled across from over the wicket. Pitches just outside off and nips away. Khawaja looks to defend but is beaten

32.4 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, outside off again, Khawaja leaves

32.3 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, full and straight, Khawaja plays it back down the track

32.2 Bresnan to Khawaja, no run, slanted across from over the wicket, Khawaja shoulders arms

32.1 Bresnan to Warner, 1 run, full and outside off, Warner eases it square on the offside for an easy single

31.6 Swann to Khawaja, no run, floated up, Khawaja defends it down the track

31.5 Swann to Khawaja, no run, pitched up again, Khawaja punches it to mid off

31.4 Swann to Khawaja, no run, slow and straight from round the wicket, Khawaja turns it to mid wicket

31.3 Swann to Khawaja, no run, sliding on outside off, Khawaja dabs it to backward point

31.2 Swann to Khawaja, FOUR, full toss and Khawaja does not miss out. He drives it firmly down the track to pick up his first boundary of the innings

31.1 Swann to Khawaja, no run, flat and outside off, Khawaja punches it to cover

30.6 Bresnan to Warner, no run, good length and on the off, Warner defends it well

30.5 Bresnan to Warner, no run, on a good length and outside off, left alone

30.4 Bresnan to Warner, no run, good length and just outside off, Warner gets right behind the line to defend

30.3 Bresnan to Warner, FOUR, no third man and that's easy pickings. There was a lot of width outside off, Warner just waits on it and helps it down to the third man fence

30.2 Bresnan to Warner, no run, outside off again, Warner leaves once more

30.1 Bresnan to Warner, no run, good length and just outside off, Warner defends it to cover

29.6 Swann to Khawaja, no run, pushed through quick and on the leg, Khawaja turns it to square leg

29.5 Swann to Khawaja, no run, floated up very full, Khawaja comes on the frontfoot to block

29.3 Swann to Khawaja, 2 runs, slightly short and sliding on straight, Khawaja whips it wristily through square leg to get off the mark. He was out for a duck in the first innings

Usman Khawaja, left handed bat, comes to the crease

A slip, a short leg and a silly point now.

29.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, out Caught by Jonathan Trott!! There comes the wicket against the run of play. Swann does it again for England. He landed this one on middle and got it to turn away sharply. Rogers was squared up and got a thick outside edge. The ball was dying on Trott, at slip, but he manages to cup his hands under the ball to take it neatly. Big wicket just ahead of Tea. Chris Rogers c Jonathan Trott b Swann 49(100) [4s-8]

Swann to Chris Rogers, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

29.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, FOUR, rank long hop from Swann. Too short. Rogers swivels and pulls this very hard to the square leg fence

28.6 Bresnan to Warner, no run, extra bounce now, Warner hops up and takes the bottom hand off the bat as he defends

28.5 Bresnan to Warner, no run, on a good length and outside off, Warner dabs it on the offside

28.4 Bresnan to Warner, FOUR, probably one of the most significant fifties in Warner's career. He's taken a lot of stick in recent times. He gets to his 8th Test fifty here with a firm punch past point to the boundary. Muted celebrations after getting to the milestone. It's applauded by everyone in the dressing room

28.3 Bresnan to Warner, no run, on a good length and outside off, Warner pushes it to cover from the crease

28.2 Bresnan to Warner, no run, slightly short and outside off, Warner dabs it to point

Lot of excitement around the ground. Warner is just two short of his fifty. Trott has been very vocal to boost the players.

28.1 Bresnan to Warner, no run, short and wide outside off, Warner chops the cut to cover

27.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flat and on the off, Rogers gets right back to block again

27.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, slow and on the leg, Rogers nudges it to mid wicket

This is the first 100 plus opening stand for Australia in the series.

27.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, slow and on the off, Rogers lunges out to defend again

27.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flat and outside off, Rogers taps it to silly point

27.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, pitched up again, Rogers pushes out to block

27.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, pitched up from round the wicket, Rogers pushes it down the track

26.6 Bresnan to Warner, no run, appeal for caught behind turned down. Cook is not confident enough to go for the review. Bresnan did get a lot of bounce on this one from a good length, he had Warner fending at it. Nothing on Hot Spot and Bresnan did not go up initially either. Warner has a wry smile on his face

26.5 Bresnan to Warner, no run, slightly short and outside off, Warner punches it straight to the fielder at extra cover

26.4 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, 3 runs, the partnership between Chris Rogers and Warner is now 101. That's a splendid effort from these two. It has set up the game brilliantly. Rogers pulled this one without control but it lands safely in the big, vacant area in the mid wicket region

26.3 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, full and outside off, Rogers drives firmly but straight to the fielder at cover

26.2 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, outside off again, Rogers nudges it to mid wicket

26.1 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Rogers plays it back down the track

Tim Bresnan [3.0-1-11-0] is back into the attack

25.6 Swann to Warner, no run, pitched up again, Warner drives it back down the track

25.5 Swann to Warner, no run, a lot fuller, Warner jumps down and pushes it to mid off

25.4 Swann to Warner, no run, sliding on outside off, Warner dabs it to point

25.3 Swann to Warner, no run, long appeal from Swann again but to no avail. Warner jumps down the track to defend but is hit on the pad just as he jams the ball with the bat

25.2 Swann to Warner, no run, tossed up again, Warner comes on the frontfoot to defend

25.1 Swann to Warner, no run, loud appeal for an LBW turned down. There was a long chat between the captain, keeper and bowler. Cook was eventually going for the review but seemed to be too late. Warner was well down the track to this one and was hit low on the front pad. The ball-tracker shows that it was clipping leg. Umpire's call would have stayed

24.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, full and outside off, Rogers pushes it to mid off

24.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, just outside off, Rogers pushes it back to Broad

24.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, full and just outside off, Rogers plays it down the track

24.3 Broad to Warner, 1 run, full and outside off, Warner punches it wide of mid off for a quick single

24.2 Broad to Warner, no run, banged in short from round the wicket, Warner ducks under quickly

24.1 Broad to Warner, no run, good length from round the wicket, Warner defends it to cover

23.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, pitched up again, Rogers pushes it to cover

23.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, slow and on the off, Rogers gets his bat in front of the pad to defend

23.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flat and on the off, Rogers defends it down the track

23.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, pitched up again, Rogers comes on the frontfoot to block once more

Andy Flower has just had a word with one of the England substitutes. Some tips for Cook possibly.

18.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, 2 runs, full again, Rogers drives hard and wide of sweeper cover for two more. This has been a superb start for Australia

18.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, full and well outside off, Rogers leaves

18.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, FOUR, Rogers is looking a lot more comfortable now. This was short and wide outside off. Rogers gets back and dabs it late to get it to the right of backward point

18.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, full and on the off, Rogers defends it on the onside

17.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, 3 runs, Swann tosses it up onto the rough outside off. Rogers slashes out at it but the ball turns and it takes the bottom of the bat, runs down to third man and gives Rogers three

17.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, pitched up again, Rogers taps it back to the bowler now

17.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, given some air again, Rogers moves forward to push it to mid off

17.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Rogers leans forward to turn it on the onside

17.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, FOUR, a lot fuller from Swann. Rogers presses forward and squeezes it between cover and point. Nicely done

17.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, tossed up on off and turning away a touch. Rogers taps it on the offside

16.6 Broad to Warner, no run, well outside off again, Warner leaves watchfully once more

16.5 Broad to Warner, no run, on the off, Warner dabs it to cover

16.4 Broad to Warner, no run, full and outside off, Warner drives firmly but straight to the fielder at mid off

16.3 Broad to Warner, no run, another one goes past the bat. Just outside off and nipping away a shade. Warner looks to defend but it goes past the outside edge

16.2 Broad to Warner, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Warner pushes it straight to the fielder at cover

16.1 Broad to Warner, no run, angled in from round the wicket, Warner stays in the crease and pushes it back down the track

Stuart Broad [4.0-1-14-0] is back into the attack

15.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, slow turn away this time, Rogers pushes it to point

15.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, sliding on from outside off, Rogers defends it from the crease

15.4 Swann to Warner, 1 run, pitched up again, Warner pushes it down to long off

15.3 Swann to Warner, SIX, Whoa! Not quite easy on the eye but mighty effective. Warner was pressing and prodding to get to the pitch of the ball, then moves inside the line to loft it well over extra cover boundary. Superb timing

15.2 Swann to Warner, no run, pitched up again, Warner comes down to drive but straight to the fielder at short extra cover

15.1 Swann to Warner, no run, flat and on the leg, Warner turns it to backward square leg

Graeme Swann, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

A slip and a short leg in place. A short extra cover as well.

Spin on finally. Swann against 2 left-handers. This should be interesting. Will Warner take him on? Quite important for Australia to handle Swann well. He'll be the biggest threat in this innings

14.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, on the off, Rogers hangs back in the crease to defend

14.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, width outside off again, Rogers does not offer a shot

14.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, slightly short and outside off, Rogers covers the line and shoulders arms

14.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Rogers nudges it to gully now

14.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, FOUR, Rogers finally manages to middle one. That should ease his nerves. It was pitched up, kicked up some dust as well but Rogers met it off the middle perfectly. Sent racing through extra cover

14.1 Anderson to Warner, 1 run, very straight in line. Warner hops up and knocks it softly through mid wicket for one

13.6 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Rogers stays back in the crease and pushes it to mid off

13.5 Bresnan to Warner, 1 run, Bresnan is looking to be straight to Warner but this time he drifts onto leg. Warner works it wide of mid on for an easy single

13.4 Bresnan to Warner, no run, very straight in line again. Warner hangs back in the crease to defend

13.3 Bresnan to Warner, no run, full and on the off now. Warner defends it watchfully

13.2 Bresnan to Warner, FOUR, contrasting innings at either end. Warner continues to deal with boundaries. This was not a bad delivery at all. On a good length and slanted outside off. Warner punches it on the up and creams it through extra cover

13.1 Bresnan to Warner, no run, on a good length and outside off, Warner stands up tall and pushes it to mid on

12.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, angled in now from the same angle. Rogers leans forward and turns it to mid wicket

12.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, full and moving away outside off, Rogers watches it into the keeper's gloves

12.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, Rogers is beaten yet again. Lost count of how many times he's been in this innings. This one pitches just short of length from round the wicket. Rogers is squared up and is done in by the ball straightening

12.3 Anderson to Warner, 1 run, not short but this one kicks up steeply. Warner hops up to fend but the ball hits the sticker of the bat and rolls through square leg

12.2 Anderson to Warner, no run, full and way outside off again, left alone by Warner

12.1 Anderson to Warner, no run, Warner is leaving with assurity. Full and way outside off from over the wicket

11.6 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, FOUR, edged between gully and third man once more. That's the 2nd time in this innings that Rogers has done that. He played it with soft hands though but is definitely looking very uneasy out there

11.5 Bresnan to Warner, 1 run, slightly short and outside off, Warner punches it wide of mid off. KP dives across to his right and keeps them down to one

11.4 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, 1 run, much straighter in line. Rogers turns it off his hips and down to fine leg now

11.3 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, going past the bat once again! Very similar to the previous delivery. Just around off and Rogers misses the defense. That gets the Barmy Army going

11.2 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, beaten again! Pitching on off and nipping away. Rogers pushes out at it but is beaten

11.1 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, pitching on off and nipping in now. Rogers gets a thick inside edge onto his pads. He's looking all at sea. Doesn't look like the batsman coming on the back of a 100

10.6 Anderson to Warner, FOUR, Warner is all positive again but he's being helped here by some poor bowling. Short and wide outside off again. Warner stands up tall and cuts it hard between cover and point

10.5 Anderson to Warner, no run, outside off once more. Warner watches well and leaves again

10.4 Anderson to Warner, no run, angled in again, Warner pushes it down the track

10.3 Anderson to Warner, no run, on a good length and well outside off from round the wicket now. Warner leaves

10.2 Anderson to Warner, FOUR, nicely played this time. Full on the leg again. Warner flicks neatly and all along the ground through mid wicket for his 3rd boundary already

10.1 Anderson to Warner, no run, very loud appeal for LBW, turned down and no review either. It was full and swinging in a touch. Hits Warner low on the front pad but that seemed to be pitching outside leg. Probably a bit of bat as well as there were two sounds

9.6 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, full and just outside off again, Rogers punches it to mid wicket this time

9.5 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, full and on the off, Rogers pushes it down the track

9.4 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, angled across once more, Rogers keeps the bat close to his body and lets it go

9.3 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, catch dropped by Swann at 2nd slip. It was a tough chance. Rogers is squared up again and gets a thick outside edge that was dying on the slip cordon. Swann lunges out to his right and gets a plam on it but does not latch on. Good effort though

9.2 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, full and way outside off this time, left alone

9.1 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, perfect start for Bresnan. He takes it away from over the wicket and beats Rogers as he pushes forward to play it

Tim Bresnan, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

8.6 Anderson to Warner, FOUR, short, wide and asking to be hit. Warner does that very hard. He slashes it down to the sweeper cover fence much to the delight of the Aussie Fanatics.

8.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, leg byes, 1 run, angled in from round the wicket once more, Rogers tries to work it on the onside but is hit on the thigh again.

8.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, Rogers was very confident straightaway. He was squared up by a peach from Anderson. Angled in from round the wicket, pitching outside off and nipping away to beat the outside edge. It grazed his thigh on the way to Prior. The impact was umpire's call according to the ball-tracker. Missing the wickets as well.

Rogers hass been given out caught behind. He reviews it. Looks very similar to the instance in the first innings. Does not look like anything on the bat. It did hit his back leg. Remember the LBW decision will come into play if there's no bat. Nothing on Hot Spot. Definitely not a caught behind. Even the LBW call looks marginal on this one. Well. No checking for the LBW. Not out!

8.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, Anderson goes round the wicket to Rogers and keeps it way outside off. Easily left alone

8.2 Anderson to Warner, 1 run, not played with confidence but Warner gets off the strike. He played a rather half-hearted pull at this short delivery and gets it down to fine leg

8.1 Anderson to Warner, no run, full and on the leg now. Warner turns it softly and straight to the man at mid wicket

7.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, FOUR, shot of the day! This was just so neatly played on the up. Not a bad ball by any stretch of imagination. It was on the fullish length outside off again. Rogers presses out and meets it with the middle of the bat to send it to the long off boundary

7.5 Broad to Warner, 1 run, on the hips again. Warner hops up to tuck it off his hips through square leg

7.4 Broad to Warner, no run, banged in short, Warner ducks under quickly

A quick knock from Warner is just what this game needs. It would put things on an even keel in no time

7.3 Broad to Warner, 2 runs, on the leg this time, Warner works it off this thigh down to long leg and scampers back for the second

7.2 Broad to Warner, FOUR, a lot shorter and outside off. Warner stands up tall and punches it hard in the big gap through cover. That raced off the bat. Middled to perfection and a certain confidence-booster

7.1 Broad to Warner, no run, Broad is finding a good length again. Not too full but just enough to make Warner play. He defends it to cover

6.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, around the off stump again, Rogers hangs back to defend

6.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, on a good length and outside off, Rogers stands up tall this time to push it straight to cover

6.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, pitched up and nipping off the track as well but well outside off. Easily left alone

6.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, full and on the off now. Rogers pushes it along the ground to mid on

6.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, byes, 2 runs, full and sliding down the leg side. Regulation take for Prior but he fumbles and allows two extra runs

6.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, FOUR, such a narrow gap between third slip and gully. Rogers has managed to pierce that. Definitely not where he intended this short of length delivery to go. He was squared up a touch and played a late dab. It went off the outside half of the bat

5.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, 1 run, on the leg now from Broad. Rogers works it off his thigh and down to fine leg.

5.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, angled across again, Rogers watches well and shoulders arms

5.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, much fuller and outside off now, Rogers presses forward and pushes it to cover off the middle of the bat

5.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, Rogers had no clue about this one either. Almost a caught and bowled. It pitched on the middle and leg and bounced a bit too high. Rogers was looking to turn it on the onside but got a leading edge. It lobbed up on the offside and was in the air for a long time. Broad spinted forward and had a desperate lunge as well but got nowhere close to catching it

5.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, Cracker! Full and angled away from over the wicket. It pitches on middle and off, jags away sharply to beat the bat. The bounce on that was excellent as well

5.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, Broad is on target right away. Full on middle. Rogers punches it to mid on

Welcome back. Bright and sunny right now. It should be much better batting conditions. Three slips and a gully for Broad.

14:30 Local Time, 13:30 GMT, 19:00 IST: The covers have been taken off and play will start at 14:50 Local Time. Tea will be taken at 16:45 Local Time and close will be at 19:00. Two overs have been lost due to this break. So 59 overs left in the day.

14:09 Local Time, 13:09 GMT, 18:39 IST: Oh dear, the rain has returned at Durham. The full covers have come back on. It is still drizzling slightly.

13:53 Local Time, 12:53 GMT, 18:23 IST: The sun is shining and the covers are coming off. The umpires will have an inspection at 14:10 local time, which is about 15 minutes away

13:45 Local Time, 12:45 GMT, 18:15 IST: The rain has relented but there are large puddles of water on the covers. While the umpires have a look, the groundstaff are busy draining the water out.

13:33 Local Time, 12:33 GMT, 18:03 IST: Bad news, the rain has started to come down and the square is covered. But the picture doesn't look that bad. Could just well be a short delay.

Australia will be happy to go into lunch without the loss of a wicket. Anderson and Broad kept it tight but did not trouble the batsmen much. There was a close LBW call against Rogers. England reviewed and lost one of their two. There is a bit of cloud cover around to make things even more interesting. Join us back for the post lunch session for some riveting action.

4.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, 1 run, full and angling into the left hander, Rogers flicks it to fine leg and carries his bat to lunch

4.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, makes him play with a back of a length delivery on the off stump, Rogers turns it towards mid-wicket

4.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, goes round the wicket and delivers and short of length delivery outside off stump, Rogers leaves it for Prior

4.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, moves across the stumps and defends the short of length delivery into the on-side. He covered the outswing on that occasion very well

4.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, not much of swing on this length ball just outside off stump, Rogers drives it to mid on

4.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, the England bowlers are bowling back of a length deliveries at the moment, Rogers happily sits back and defends well

3.6 Broad to Warner, no run, back of a length to end the over, Warner stands tall and defends well

3.5 Broad to Warner, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Warner inside edges a drive back onto his body

3.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, 1 run, hurries Rogers with a short of length delivery, he just manages to turn it to backward square leg

3.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, good length delivery angling away from the left hander, Rogers drives it towards mid off

2.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, the ball just pitches outside the line of leg stump and strikes Rogers in line with the stumps, Cook, after a long discussion reviews but it goes in vain. In the end, turns out to be a poor review

England have taken the review for an LBW call against Rogers. Onfield call is NOT OUT! No problems with the foot, no mark on the hot-spot for the inside edge as well. Did it pitch in line though? And it pitched well outside the line of leg stump. England lose a review

2.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Rogers defends off the back foot

2.2 Anderson to Warner, 1 run, comes on the frontfoot and drives the length ball to mid off and sets off for a quick single to get off the mark

2.1 Anderson to Warner, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Warner defends off the back foot

1.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, on the off stump, Rogers defends the length ball straight to cover

1.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, comes on the frontfoot and drives the length ball straight back to the bowler

1.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, keeps it on a length just outside off stump, Rogers stays back and blocks well

1.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Rogers defends well off the back foot

1.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Rogers plays inside the line of the ball and lets it go

1.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, byes, FOUR, that was way outside off stump and swinging away, but not called a wide. The ball swung away late and even a diving Prior could not stop the ball

Stuart Broad, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Anderson to Warner, no run, covers the off stump and leaves the widish length ball to Prior

0.5 Anderson to Warner, no run, back of a length down the leg side, Warner misses the flick, a fine tickle on that could have been a boundary

0.4 Anderson to Warner, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, easily left alone

0.3 Anderson to Warner, no run, keeps it on a length outside off stump, Warner covers the stumps and shoulders arms

0.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, 1 run, good length ball on the middle and leg stump line, Rogers taps it to mid on to get off the mark

0.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, good start for Anderson, full ball slanted across and it shapes away, Rogers drags his bat inside the line to leave it

Chris Rogers and Warner are at the crease. Chris Rogers is on strike. Anderson will open the attack

England will be really happy with the target that they have set, thanks to Bell's hundred and some quick runs from Bresnan and Swann. Ryan Harris bowled his heart out to pick up his career best figures. There is a bit of assistance for the bowlers on this surface. Remember, Australia will have to get the highest target ever chased at this ground if they are to win this game. Join us back for all that unfolds in just a few minutes.

95.1 Lyon to Anderson, out Caught by Haddin!! A fine delivery to end the innings, a classic right-arm off spinner's delivery to dismiss a left-hander. Nicely tossed up from round the wicket, pitches on the off stump and turns away sharply, Anderson comes on the frontfoot to defend, but he gets a faint outside edge which is well held by Haddin. Australia need 299 to win.Anderson c Haddin b Lyon 0(5)

Lyon to Anderson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

94.6 Ryan Harris to Swann, FOUR, similar delivery, similar shot but different result. Short again, Swann backs away and cuts, gets an outside edge that flies over the slip cordon to the third man fence

94.5 Ryan Harris to Swann, no run, saw that batsman backing away and drops it short, Swann upper cuts it in the air but it drops short of Steve Smith, they don't take the run

94.4 Ryan Harris to Swann, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, Swann defends it softly

94.3 Ryan Harris to Swann, no run, a high full toss down the leg side, Swann backs away and fends it to point

94.2 Ryan Harris to Swann, FOUR, another one through extra cover, he seems to be favouring that zone today. This was an even more authoritative shot. Full again from Ryan Harris, Swann hits it uppishly and it races away to the fence

94.1 Ryan Harris to Swann, FOUR, full and right in the slot for that thank-you-very-much-cover-drive, he puts it in the gap between extra cover and mid off and picks up a boundary

93.5 Lyon to Anderson, no run, pushed through this time, Anderson is right behind the line of the ball in his defence

93.4 Lyon to Anderson, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Anderson blocks off the front foot

93.3 Lyon to Anderson, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Anderson defends well off the front foot

93.2 Lyon to Swann, 1 run, would you believe it? Steve Smith has dropped a sitter. Tossed uo on the stumps, Swann advances and mistimes the loft high in the air, long on was right under it, the ball pops out of his hands, he tries to kick it with his boot and take it on the rebound but doesn't succeed. Clarke is not amused

93.1 Lyon to Swann, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Swann defends off the front foot

James Anderson, left handed bat, comes to the crease

92.6 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, out Caught&Bowled!! Harris is not putting a foot wrong in this innings. He picks up his career best figures. Full again from Harris, Bresnan tries to drive it into the on-side, but gets the outside half of the bat and it pops up straight back to the bowler who takes an easy return catch. This wicket was well deserved for Harris, he had Bresnan in trouble in this over and eventually accounts for him. But take nothing away from Bresnan, fantastic cameo from him. Bresnan c and b Ryan Harris 45(90) [4s-6]

Ryan Harris to Bresnan, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

92.5 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, fullish on the stumps, Bresnan drives with no feet movement to mid on

92.4 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, hurries Bresnan with a short of length delivery on the leg stump, Bresnan is hit high on the thigh pad

92.3 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, full delivery outside off stump, Bresnan mistimes the drive, but doesn't get enough bat to carry to mid off

92.2 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, this fullish delivery carries on with the angle from over the wicket, Bresnan goes for flick but he misses the ball and is struck in line with the leg stump, but the angle wasn't good enough

92.1 Ryan Harris to Swann, 3 runs, full and angling into the right hander, Swann comes on the frontfoot and drives it straight down the ground past the bowler, mid on runs all the way, slides and stops the ball just inside the boundary

91.6 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, goes for a booming drive, times it very well but finds the fielder at cover. The invitation was there from Lyon with a nicely tossed up delivery, unlucky for the batsman that he found the fielder

91.5 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, pushed through outside off stump, Bresnan defends off the back foot to cover

91.4 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, flatter delivery angled across Bresnan, he goes for the cut but doesn't make contact

91.3 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, floated up just outside off, Bresnan comes on the frontfoot and blocks well

91.1 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, full outside off stump, Bresnan drives it straight to mid off

Nathan Lyon [20.0-2-54-2] is back into the attack

90.6 Ryan Harris to Swann, no run, short delivery to the end over, the line was just down the leg side and Swann sits under it comfortably

90.5 Ryan Harris to Swann, no run, this one goes past the inside edge. Length ball pitches outside off stump and nips back sharply, Swann looks to cut but misses

90.4 Ryan Harris to Swann, no run, a good bouncer at the batsman, Swann sways out of the line and leaves it

90.3 Ryan Harris to Swann, no run, beats Swann's flick with a fast full delivery down the leg side, Swann is hit on the pads

90.2 Ryan Harris to Swann, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Swann mistimes the drive to cover

90.1 Ryan Harris to Swann, FOUR, that is an absolute slap. Fullish length delivery outside off stump, Swann comes on the frontfoot and drives it over the infield, the ball races away to the deep extra cover fence

89.6 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Bresnan plays it towards mid on

89.6 Siddle to Bresnan, wide, short again from Siddle, Bresnan looks to pull, but it was too high and the umpire doesn't like it as well

89.5 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, short delivery outside off stump, Bresnan drops his writs and lets it go

89.4 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Bresnan pushes it straight to mid on

89.3 Siddle to Swann, 1 run, gets this front foot across this length ball and flicks it along the ground to deep mid wicket

89.2 Siddle to Swann, no run, flashes hard at a widish full delivery outside off stump, the ball swings away late and beats the edge

89.1 Siddle to Swann, no run, good length delivery just outside off stump, Swann leans forward and blocks well

88.6 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, back of a length to end the over, Bresnan punches it to cover

88.5 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, 2 runs, too much width on this full delivery, Bresnan doesn't play a full-fledged drive, but just gets enough on it to pick up two at sweeper cover

88.4 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, drags his length back a bit, Bresnan stands tall and defends well

88.3 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, length delivery this time from Harris, Bresnan drives it gently back to the bowler

88.2 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bresnan punches it to cover

88.1 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Bresnan punches it to short extra cover

Drinks

87.6 Siddle to Swann, FOUR, full again from Siddle, Swann drives and this time the outside edge runs past the slip cordon to the third man fence

87.5 Siddle to Swann, no run, the outside edge found, but doesn't carry to Haddin. Full and swinging away, Swann drives and gets lucky with the edge

87.4 Siddle to Bresnan, 1 run, short delivery on the stumps, Bresnan stands tall and pulls it along the ground to deep square leg

87.3 Siddle to Swann, leg byes, 1 run, again inswing on this full ball, Swann misses the flick again and the ball rolls behind square off the pad

87.2 Siddle to Swann, no run, full and angling into the right hander, Swann misses the flick and is hit just outside the line of leg stump

87.1 Siddle to Swann, FOUR, Siddle, Bird, who have you got? Bring them on. Full and swinging away from the right-hander, not the ideal delivery from the bowler, allowed the batsman to free his arms, Swann comes on the frontfoot and drives it easily to the deep extra cover fence

Peter Siddle [15.0-4-48-0] is back into the attack

86.6 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, FOUR, good length delivery on the stumps, Bresnan backs away and cuts it very hard through the vacant cover-point region, the ball rockets to the fence. This is just the innings England wanted to push the target further

86.5 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, goes round the wicket and delivers and short ball right on the body of the batsman, Bresnan hops and manages to defend the ball, it was in the air for a while but luckily there was no silly point

86.4 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, 2 runs, short delivery again from Harris, Bresnan pulls it to deep mid wicket

86.2 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, fullish on the off stump, Bresnan drives it straight to mid on

86.1 Ryan Harris to Swann, 1 run, while Bird continues to leak runs, Harris delivers a length just outside off stump, Swann respects it by pushing it softly to cover

85.6 Bird to Bresnan, FOUR, this is not working for Australia. They are leaking runs at will. Short delivery this time from Bird, Bresnan top edges the hook but manages to get it fine enough to beat fine leg. 14 runs off the over

85.5 Bird to Bresnan, FOUR, even better from Bresnan. Length ball right in the slot to loft, Bresnan accepts the offer, stays on the front foot and smashes it on the bounce to the long on fence

85.4 Bird to Bresnan, FOUR, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bresnan plays it on the rise, he doesn't bother about the outside edge, it races away past gully to third man

85.3 Bird to Bresnan, 2 runs, this one nips back sharply, but that doesn't trouble Bresnan on his pull shot, the ball was short enough to employ the shot and Lyon does well slide and stop the ball at deep square leg

85.2 Bird to Bresnan, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bresnan pushes it towards cover

85.1 Bird to Bresnan, no run, short delivery from Bird this time, but the line was outside off stump and Bresnan leaves it easily

Graeme Swann, right handed bat, comes to the crease

84.6 Ryan Harris to Broad, out Caught by Steven Smith!! Changes the angle by going round the wicket and delivers a stunning bouncer. Short delivery right on the body of the batsman, Broad looks to fend but the pace on the ball did him completely, he gets it on the handle and it pops to gully for an easy catch. Gee! That was a serious short ball. Broad c Steven Smith b Ryan Harris 13(7) [4s-3]

Ryan Harris to Broad, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

84.5 Ryan Harris to Broad, FOUR, Australia will have to be careful now. These two can bat. The ploy to attack them is not working. Length delivery outside off stump, Broad drives it in the air through the point region for another boundary

84.4 Ryan Harris to Broad, FOUR, caaaatch, was the cry. But I could see only the square leg umpire there. Short of a length delivery on the leg stump, Broad flicks uppishly and beats fine leg quite easily at the backward square leg fence

84.3 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, 1 run, very similar to the first ball in the over, full and angling into the right hander, Bresnan inside edges the drive to fine leg

84.2 Ryan Harris to Broad, 1 run, good length delivery on the stumps, Broad inside edges the flick onto the pads and it rolls to square leg

84.1 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, 1 run, inswing on this full ball, Bresnan drives and gets the inside half of the bat to fine leg

83.6 Bird to Bresnan, leg byes, 1 run, shapes this short of length delivery back into Bresnan, he was cramped on the pull and gets hit high on the thigh pad, Broad calls for a quick single, Bresnan responds to steal an extra before the bowler gets to the ball

83.5 Bird to Bresnan, no run, full and swinging into the right-hander, Bresnan wants to flick that away for four, but he misses and is struck outside the line of leg stump

83.4 Bird to Bresnan, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bresnan cuts it straight to backward point, a couple of yards either side of the fielder could have been a boundary

83.3 Bird to Bresnan, FOUR, looking for some swing and nip off the surface, keeps it full on the leg stump, Bresnan comes on the frontfoot and plays a delightful on-drive past mid on and the fielder had no chance

83.2 Bird to Bresnan, no run, a cracking off-drive but straight to the man at mid off. Nice and full from Bird, Bresnan was right behind the line of the ball

83.1 Bird to Bresnan, FOUR, nothing wrong with the delivery but Bresnan got lucky with the outside edge. Length ball nips back into the right-hander outside off stump, Bresnan cuts and gets a thick edge that runs past gully for a boundary

82.6 Ryan Harris to Broad, no run, bowls this on a fuller length outside off stump, the ball nips away and beats Broad's outside edge

82.5 Ryan Harris to Broad, FOUR, the bouncer goes wrong, it doesn't rise high for the tall Broad, he gets on the back foot and just guides it past backward point and races away to the third man fence

82.4 Ryan Harris to Broad, no run, survives the hat-trick ball. Right on target from Harris, short of length delivery on the off stump, Broad stays back and blocks well

Stuart Broad, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Three slips and a gully in place.

82.3 Ryan Harris to Prior, out Bowled!! Give me the new ball, I'll bowl him. Sensational delivery from Harris and he picks his fourth fifer. Short of a length delivery nips back slightly, Prior tries to defend but the pace on the ball beats him and it ricochets back onto the off stump off the elbow. Harris is on a hat-trick now.Prior b Ryan Harris 0(1)

Ryan Harris to Prior, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

Matt Prior, right handed bat, comes to the crease

82.2 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, out Bowled!! Harris has managed to see the back of England's best batsman. He picks up his fourth wicket. Short of a length delivery pitches just outside off stump, Bell hops a bit anticipating it to bounce normally, but it keeps low and as he tries to bring his bat down, gets an inside edge and the leg pole goes cartwheeling. End of a fantastic knock from Bell, probably match-winning as well. Ian Bell b Ryan Harris 113(210) [4s-11]

Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

82.1 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, keeps it full and just outside off stump, Bell drives it straight to mid off

81.6 Bird to Bresnan, no run, nice and straight on the stumps, Bresnan defends well from the crease

81.5 Bird to Bresnan, no run, full on the stumps, Bresnan drives it to mid on

81.4 Bird to Bresnan, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Bresnan defends it towards cover

81.3 Bird to Bresnan, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, nips away and beats the outside edge

81.2 Bird to Bresnan, no run, good length delivery nips back sharply and strikes Bresnan high on the pads as he leaves the ball, Australia put out a loud appeal and umpire Aleem Dar says not out, the tracker said umpire's call as it was just clipping the top of the stumps, Bresnan survives as the onfield umpire gave not out initially. Australia have no reviews left

Australia have reviewed an LBW appeal against Bresnan. The foot is fine but is it too high? Remember the onfield call is NOT OUT, and the tracker says umpire's call. The decision stays

81.1 Bird to Ian Bell, leg byes, 1 run, full delivery angling away from the right hander, Bell misses the flick and is hit on the pads, Australia don't appeal. Was it going down? It was worth a shout though

Jackson Bird [17.3-2-45-0] is back into the attack

80.6 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, ends the over with a good length delivery on the off stump, Bresnan drives it solidly towards mid off

80.5 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, nips this back into the right-hander from length, Bresnan is beaten in his defence and is struck in line with the leg stump, but the ball was going down though

80.4 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, Ryan Harris is nicely warmed up now. Length ball much closer to the off stump, the ball just shapes away and beats Bresnan's outside edge

80.3 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, a lot of nip away from the right-hander from length, drew Bresnan on the front foot and almost got the outside edge

80.2 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, fullish this time, a little bit of outswing, Bresnan shoulders arms

80.1 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, plays inside the line of this short of length delivery outside off stump and lets it go

Ryan Harris [20.0-1-74-3] is back into the attack

Australia waste no time to take the new ball.

79.6 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, ends the over with a flighted delivery, Bell covers the stumps and offers a solid front foot defence

79.5 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, shortish on the off stump, Bell sits back and blocks well

79.4 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, goes on the backfoot and blocks the quicker ball easily

79.3 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, nicely floated up on the off stump, Bell leans forward and blocks well

79.2 Lyon to Bresnan, 1 run, full just outside off stump, Bresnan drives it to wide mid on where Harris runs to his right and tidies up

76.4 Siddle to Ian Bell, FOUR, highest score for Bell in this series, full ball and in the slot just outside off, Bell leans into the front foot and gets into a great position as he laces the drive to the sweeper cover fence

76.3 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, Siddle pitches this delivery on a length and it cuts back in slightly, Bell is solid in defence

76.2 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump line, Bell pushes it to mid on

76.1 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, full in length delivery just outside off, Bell dabs it to short cover

Looking at the speed with which Warner ran after the ball, he could give Usain Bolt a run for his money. He is a very fast runner indeed.

75.6 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, quicker ball on leg stump, Bresnan looks to glance it to fine leg and the ball goes off the front pad

75.5 Lyon to Bresnan, 2 runs, short in length delivery and it comes on slowly just outside off, Bresnan stays back and waits for it as he punches it to sweeper cover, Warner runs after it very quickly and keeps it down to a couple

75.4 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, some turn for Lyon, it kicks up a touch as Bresnan turns it to short leg off the back foot

75.3 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, flatter delivery on middle stump, Bresnan nudges it to short mid wicket

75.2 Lyon to Ian Bell, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the middle and leg stump, Bell stays back and nurdles it to backward square leg

75.1 Lyon to Bresnan, 1 run, Lyon comes round the wicket and bowls a full and loopy delivery just outside off, Bresnan stabs at it and the ball goes off the outside edge to third man

Slip and short leg in place as Lyon resumes from the other end.

74.6 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, back of a length delivery and in the zone outside off, Bell knocks it to point

74.5 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, good length ball and nipping in a touch on the off stump, Bell defends it

Shane Watson will NOT be bowling today. However, he is fit to bat and he will not need a runner.

74.4 Siddle to Bresnan, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg stump line, Bresnan works it to mid wicket

74.3 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, uncertainly played by Bresnan, Siddle keeps it in that zone outside off, Bresnan is uncertain whether to play it or leave it, in the end, he does neither and the ball goes off the toe-end to first slip

74.2 Siddle to Bresnan, 2 runs, short in length delivery slanted in just outside off, Bresnan short-arm pulls it to deep square leg for a couple

74.1 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, good start for Siddle, good length ball and it holds its line in the zone outside off, Bresnan lets it go

Two slips and a gully in place. The good news for Australia is that Shane Watson is back in the field.

Out come the England batsmen. Bell will be the key and the tail will looks to chip in.

A warm welcome to one and all for the fourth day of this fourth Test between England and Australia from Durham. Alarm 'Bells' are ringing in the Australian camp thanks to a fantastic century from Ian Bell. The tourists are also unsure of Shane Watson's injury status. England, on the other hand, will be looking to push the lead beyond 300. On this pitch, chasing anything in excess of 300 will be a tall order.

Bell's hundred has laid a solid platform for England as they seek to go 3-0 ahead. He has been in the form of his life and has made it count here. He was a bit lucky on 97 when he edged an off-cutter from Bird and saw it agonisingly fly over Clarke at slip, else it has been a flawless innings. He got good support from Pietersen and Bairstow as the hosts ended proceedings at 234/5, effectively ahead by 202 runs. Australia seemed to lack ideas as the innings progressed and will hope that the new ball which is due in 6 overs time will help them hasten England's demise. Join us for what should be another exciting encounter tomorrow. For now, cheers and bye..

73.6 Lyon to Bresnan, 1 run, pushed through by Lyon, Bresnan tucks it behind square for a single. That will be stumps on Day 3

73.5 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, plenty of air on this one from Lyon, Bresnan lunges forward and blocks

73.4 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, flighted and on middle, Bresnan prods forward and defends it towards the onside

73.3 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, much slower from Lyon, allows the ball to spin back into Bresnan, he gets across and defends it

73.2 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, quicker and on the pads, Bresnan gets across and defends it towards FSL

73.1 Lyon to Ian Bell, 1 run, Lyon drops one short and on the pads, nudged behind square for a single

Last over of the day

72.6 Steven Smith to Bresnan, no run, Smith flights one on the pads, Bresnan goes back and turns it towards the onside

72.5 Steven Smith to Bresnan, no run, quicker and outside off from Smith, Bresnan does not need to play at that, left alone

72.4 Steven Smith to Bresnan, no run, Smith drifts one on off, Bresnan gets back and defends it solidly

72.3 Steven Smith to Bresnan, no run, floated outside off and holding its line, Bresnan covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

72.2 Steven Smith to Bresnan, no run, pushed through by Smith, Bresnan makes room and chops it towards the off-side

72.1 Steven Smith to Ian Bell, 1 run, Smith drops one short and just outside off, Bell makes room and cuts it square on the off-side for a single

Steven Smith, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack

71.6 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, Lyon gives this one plenty of air, Bresnan gets a big stride forward and blocks

71.5 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, slightly shorter from Lyon, allows Bresnan to go back and defend it

71.4 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, flighted and on off, Bresnan gets well forward and smothers the spin

71.3 Lyon to Ian Bell, 3 runs, floated and on off by Lyon, Bell gets well forward and caresses it past mid-off, the fielder gives chase and hauls the ball back in just before the ropes

71.2 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, loud shout for LBW, this was tossed up and spins back in sharply, Bell was lunging forward on the defensive push, gets rapped on the pads. Hawk Eye shows that the ball was just going over the top of the stumps. No review by Australia, smart move

71.1 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, tossed up and on off, Bell gets forward and defends it

70.6 Bird to Ian Bell, 1 run, 20th Test ton for Bell , this has been a superb series for him, 4th against Australia and the 3rd of this series, this was full and on the pads, Bell clips it uppishly and wide of mid-on, calls for a quick single and gets it with ease. Removes his helmet and soaks in the admiration from the crowd as well as his mates in the dressing room

70.5 Bird to Ian Bell, 2 runs, Bell gets lucky, this was pitched up by Bird, the slower ball, nips back in slightly. Bell was looking to run it towards third man, the ball got big on him and just about loops over Clarke at 1st slip for a brace

70.4 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, on a length and on middle, Bell gets across and defends it

70.3 Bird to Bresnan, 1 run, full and on the pads, Bresnan clips it behind square for a single

70.2 Bird to Bresnan, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Bresnan gets on top of the bounce and defends it towards point

Two slips, a FSL, a silly mid-on, a short mid-wicket and a short cover are the catching positions

70.1 Bird to Bresnan, no run, full and on the pads, Bresnan clips it in front of mid-wicket where the fielder dives and saves runs

69.6 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, floated and on off, Bell shuffles across and defends it with a straight bat

69.5 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, Lyon gives this one plenty of air, Bell lunges forward and blocks

69.4 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, slower and on middle, Bell gets across and clips it to mid-wicket

69.3 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, tossed up and on off, Bell gets well forward and drives it to cover

69.2 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, pushed through quicker by Lyon, Bell gets across and defends it

69.1 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, Lyon gave this one plenty of air, driven towards mid-on

68.6 Bird to Bresnan, no run, full and on the stumps, Bresnan presses across and defends it

68.5 Bird to Bresnan, no run, full and swinging back into Bresnan, he gets forward and drives it to mid-off

68.4 Bird to Bresnan, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Bresnan pushes it towards cover point

68.3 Bird to Bresnan, no run, on a length and on middle, Bresnan gets across and defends it

68.2 Bird to Ian Bell, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Bell dabs it down towards third man for a single

68.1 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, Bell gets forward and drives it back towards the bowler

67.6 Lyon to Bresnan, 2 runs, and he is off the mark immediately, fraction too short from Lyon, Bresnan makes room and cuts it wide of cover for a brace

Tim Bresnan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Bresnan has come out as a night watchman. There is still 20 minutes to go for stumps.

67.5 Lyon to Bairstow, out Caught by Haddin!! Lyon has struck late in the day. This was pushed through quicker and just outside off, bounces a tad extra on Bairstow. He was looking to cut, is beaten by the bounce and feathers a nick through to the keeper. Australia needed this wicket badly. Bairstow gets a start and fails to make the most of it once again. Bairstow c Haddin b Lyon 28(65) [4s-6]

Lyon to Bairstow, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

67.4 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flighted and on off, Bairstow gets well forward and defends it

67.3 Lyon to Ian Bell, 1 run, Lyon drops one fractionally short and on the stumps, Bell makes room and dabs it wide of Agar at point. The ball bounces in front of him and he can't collect it cleanly

67.2 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, flighted and on middle, Bell gets back and blocks

67.1 Lyon to Ian Bell, byes, FOUR, wrong line from Lyon, pitches well outside leg and spins away further, gives Haddin no chance, the ball races away to the fence

66.6 Bird to Bairstow, no run, short of a length and on the stumps, Bairstow gets across and defends it

66.5 Bird to Bairstow, no run, tad fuller and on that middle stump line, defended towards the onside

66.4 Bird to Bairstow, no run, yorker length and on the stumps, Bairstow gets forward and defends it towards silly mid-on

66.3 Bird to Bairstow, no run, fuller length and just outside off, Bairstow gets forward and drives it back to the bowler

66.2 Bird to Ian Bell, 1 run, back of a length and just outside off, Bell gets on top of the bounce and cuts it down to third man

66.1 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Bell looks to cut and mistimes it towards the off-side

65.6 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, Lyon bowls this one with a flatter trajectory, Bairstow gets a big stride forward and blocks

65.5 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, tossed up and on off, Bairstow gets a big stride forward and defends it

65.4 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, full and on the pads, Bairstow bends his knees and looks to sweep, misses and is hit on the pads

65.3 Lyon to Ian Bell, 1 run, pushed through by Lyon, Bell looks to defend and gets an inside edge past short leg for a single

65.2 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, flighted and on off, Bell gets across and defends it

65.1 Lyon to Ian Bell, FOUR, Bell is into his nineties, this was well tossed up and on off, Bell gets well forward, gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it through mid-off for a boundary

Nathan Lyon [12.0-1-33-1] is back into the attack

64.6 Bird to Bairstow, no run, Bird keeps it full and just outside off, Bairstow gets well forward and blocks it

64.5 Bird to Ian Bell, 1 run, on a good length and on middle, Bell works it towards Agar at mid-wicket, he fumbles and allows a run

64.4 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, tad fuller and on off, Bell gets forward and defends it back towards the bowler

64.3 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Bell gets forward and punches it towards cover point

64.2 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Bell gets forward and defends it

64.1 Bird to Ian Bell, FOUR, more runs for Bell, loosener from Bird, short and wide outside off, Bell gets on top of the bounce and cuts it behind point for a boundary

Jackson Bird [13.3-2-34-0] is back into the attack

63.6 Siddle to Bairstow, 2 runs, too straight from Siddle, ends up straying onto Bairstow's pads, clipped past mid-wicket for a brace, brings up the 50 run stand as well

63.5 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, on a good length and on middle, Bairstow gets forward and defends it towards mid-on

63.4 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, full and on the pads, Bairstow looks to flick and misses, the ball rolls away off the pads towards square leg

63.3 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Bairstow gets solidly forward as he blocks

63.2 Siddle to Bairstow, FOUR, short, wide, four, width on offer from Siddle, Bairstow gets on top of the bounce and cuts it behind point, no need to run for those, brings up England's 200 as well

Bright sunshine amidst dark clouds at Riverside. A sight to behold.

63.1 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, fuller length delivery and on off, Bairstow gets forward and pushes it towards the off-side

62.6 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, another short ball from Harris, again honing in on Bell's throat, he does well to get behind the line and defends it towards the off-side

62.5 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, Bell is on his back, excellent short ball from Harris, hit the deck hard and on the stumps, it kept rising even as Bell looked to get on top of the bounce. He ends up defending it awkwardly and falls on his back. Harris has a wry smile

62.4 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, short of a length and angling across Bell, he gets behind the line and defends it

62.3 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, FOUR, lovely shot, full and wide from Harris, looking to tempt Bell into the drive, he gets a big stride forward and caresses it wide of extra cover for a boundary

62.2 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Bell rides with the bounce and defends it towards point

62.1 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, Harris comes from round the wicket and bangs one short and angling across Bell, he drops his hands and sways away from the line

61.6 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, yorker length delivery on the stumps, Bairstow digs it out towards silly mid-on

61.5 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, easy leave for the batsman

61.3 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, Siddle comes from wide off the crease and angles one back into Bairstow, pushed towards mid-on

61.2 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Bairstow punches it without much timing towards mid-off

61.1 Siddle to Ian Bell, 1 run, Siddle bangs one short and outside off, Bell rolls his wrists and pulls it down to deep square leg

60.6 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, another short ball from Harris, angled across Bairstow, he drops his wrists and watches it go by

60.5 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, another short body, aimed at the body of Harris, Bairstow drops his wrists and plays it down with soft hands

60.4 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, short of a length and on the body of Bairstow, he moves across and defends it

60.3 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, Harris bangs one short and angles it across Bairstow, he drops his wrists and lets it go

60.2 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, FOUR, fab shot, excellent counter punch from Bairstow, gets well forward to a pitched up ball, drives it on the up and gets it past mid-off for a boundary

60.1 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, short and well directed towards Bairstow's ribs, he was looking to let it go, the ball brushes his gloves and drops wide of the keeper

Two slips, a gully and a FSL as Harris steams from round the wicket

59.6 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, Bell gets forward and drives it to cover

59.5 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and on middle, Bell gets across and defends it

59.4 Siddle to Ian Bell, FOUR, nicely done by Bell, this was short and wide from Siddle, he gets on top of the bounce and chops it over the man at 1st slip, no one in the deep, the ball races away to the fence

Play can now carry on until 6:45 local time

59.3 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, fuller length delivery and on off, Bell gets forward and drives it to mid-off

17:49 local time: Looks like the light has improved. The players are back out in the middle.

The match is very interestingly poised at the moment. England have a lead of 154 runs with six wickets still intact. Bell has batted admirably, and has remained unbeaten on 75. Pietersen gave him good support with a solid 44. Harris was the pick of the Aussie bowlers with 3 wickets. There is the occasssional low bounce off the surface and Lyon has procured some spin as well, but the wicket has generally been much better for the batsmen today.

Remember, there are no lights at this ground. Play will be called off if the players are not back in the middle by 6:07 PM local time (10:37 IST).

The two umpires are not all that pleased with the light at the moment. Off they go, the crowd is not one bit pleased and boos ring around at the Riverside.

59.2 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, that one kept a tad low, on an angle and coming back into Bell. He watches it all along and defends it

59.1 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Bell gets behind the line and defends it solidly

Peter Siddle [9.0-3-29-0] is back into the attack

58.6 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, well directed short ball from Harris, but equally well played by Bairstow. This one reared on him from a length, he gets on top of the bounce and drops it down with soft hands

58.5 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, short of a length and angling across Bairstow, he gets behind the line and defends it

58.4 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, as expected, the first ball is banged in short, Bairstow ducks under it and lets it go

Two slips, a gully and a square leg gully in place now. Harris comes from round the wicket.

58.3 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Bairstow gets well forward and defends it towards cover

58.2 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, FOUR, Bairstow is looking in good touch! This was banged in short and on the stumps, Bairstow rocks back and pulls it behind square, beats the fielder in the deep for consecutive boundaries

58.1 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, FOUR, fab shot, fraction too short from Harris, Bairstow stands tall, presents the full face of the bat and drives it through extra cover for a boundary

The lightmeters are out. The sun has gone behind the clouds

57.6 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, flighted and on off, Bell gets well forward and defends it with soft hands

57.5 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, the slider from Lyon, goes with the angle after pitching, Bell moves across and defends it

57.4 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, pushed through quicker from Lyon, Bell goes back and defends it towards the onside. That kept a bit low as well

57.3 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, tossed up and on the pads, Bell gets forward and drives it to short mid-wicket

57.2 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, flighted and on off, Bell lunges forward in defence

57.1 Lyon to Ian Bell, 2 runs, tossed up and on the pads, Bell gets forward and drives it wide of deep mid-wicket, an easy couple in the end for Bell

56.6 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, short of a length outside off and holding its line, Bairstow is happy to let it go through

56.5 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, on a length outside off and going with the angle, left alone

56.4 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, on a good length outside off and holding its line, left alone

56.3 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, full and on off, Bairstow gets forward and drives it towards extra cover

56.2 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, short of a length and just outside off, cramps Bairstow on the cut, he ends up mis-hitting it towards cover

56.1 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, 1 run, Harris continues to bend his back, hits the deck hard and gets some spiteful bounce from the surface. Bell does well to drop his gloves and runs it down towards third man for a single

Ryan Harris [16.0-1-57-3] is back into the attack

Apologies for the delay. There was a techinical defficulty from our side.

55.6 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, Lyon gives this one more air and gets it to spin back into Bairstow, he goes back and defends it back towards the bowler

55.5 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, turn for Lyon, but it drifts well down leg. Bairstow was looking to flick and missed, Haddin whips the bails off but Bairstow was well inside his crease

55.4 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, pushed through by Lyon, Bairstow gets across and turns it towards the onside

55.3 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flighted and on middle, Bairstow gets forward and defends it

55.2 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, tossed up and on off, Bairstow gets forward and blocks it

55.1 Lyon to Ian Bell, 3 runs, excellent from Harris. This was well flighted and on middle, Bairstow gets forward and drives it wide of mid-on. Harris gets across, puts in the dive and takes some pace off the ball. He then gets up, gives the chase and slides near the ropes to drag the ball back in, saves a run for his team

54.6 Bird to Bairstow, no run, on a good length and on off, Bairstow gets right behind the line and defends it with a straight bat

54.5 Bird to Bairstow, no run, full and on off, Bairstow gets forward and drives it to mid-off

54.4 Bird to Bairstow, no run, on a length and just outside off, Bairstow stays behind the line and defends it

54.3 Bird to Bairstow, no run, full and swinging back onto Bairstow's pads, he gets forward and clips it towards mid-wicket

54.2 Bird to Bairstow, no run, full and outside off, Bairstow gets a big stride forward and drives it to mid-off

54.1 Bird to Bairstow, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Bairstow gets on top of the bounce and works it towards cover point

53.6 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, pushed through by Lyon, Bell goes back and turns it towards Khawaja at FSL

53.5 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, Lyon gives this one more air, Bell gets forward and blocks

53.4 Lyon to Ian Bell, 2 runs, deft touch from Bell , makes roiom to a well flighted delivery outside off and chops it behind point. Agar gives chase and keeps them down to a brace

53.3 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, Lyon gives this one more air, Bell gets well forward and pushes it towards cover

53.2 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, tad shorter and well outside off, Bell makes room and dabs it towards point

53.1 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, flighted and on middle, Bell gets forward and defends it

Drinks are on the field now

52.6 Bird to Bairstow, no run, tad fuller and on off, Bairstow moves across and defends it

52.5 Bird to Bairstow, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, Bairstow gets well forward and drives it to mid-off

52.4 Bird to Bairstow, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Bairstow presses forward and pushes it towards the off-side

52.3 Bird to Bairstow, no run, pitched up and on a length just outside off, another easy leave for Bairstow

52.2 Bird to Bairstow, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Bairstow gets right behind the line and defends it

52.1 Bird to Bairstow, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, looking to lure Bairstow into the drive, he resists and lets it go

51.6 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, Lyon drifts one on off, Bell gets a big stride forward and smothers the spin

51.5 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, Lyon gives this one more air, Bell lunges forward and blocks

51.4 Lyon to Bairstow, 1 run, Lyon drops one short and just outside off, Bairstow makes room and cuts it to the right of point. Agar dives across and gets a hand onto it, saves a few runs

51.3 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, Lyon fires this one quicker and outside off, Bairstow gets across and defends it

51.2 Lyon to Bairstow, FOUR, Bairstow is looking to bat positively, comes down the track to a well flighted delivery, does not quite get to the pitch of the ball but still goes through with the drive, hits it in the air and past the bowler for a boundary

51.1 Lyon to Bairstow, FOUR, lovely shot, Bairstow shimmies down the track to a well flighted delivery and thumps it back over the bowler's head, a couple of bounces and the ball races away to the fence

50.6 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Bell gets behind the line and defends it

50.5 Bird to Ian Bell, 2 runs, Bell gets lucky! This was pitched up and nips back in slightly, Bell was caught in his crease as he looked to defend, gets an inside edge that brushes past the leg stump

50.4 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, short of a length and on the stumps, Bell moves across and defends it

50.3 Bird to Ian Bell, 2 runs, too straight from Bird, Bell clips it behind square, runs hard and calls for the second run. A better throw might have made things interesting, but Bell saunters home with ease

50.2 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, Bird keeps it full and just outside off, Bell presents a straight bat and defends it back towards the bowler

50.1 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, full and a hint of late swing into Bell, he gets forward and punches it towards mid-on

49.6 Lyon to Ian Bell, 1 run, Lyon tosses one on middle, Bell nudges it past short leg and calls for a quick single, beats the throw at his end with ease

49.5 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, Lyon drifts one on middle and gets it to spin down leg, turned towards the onside

49.4 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, tossed up and on the pads, Bell goes back and defends it

49.3 Lyon to Bairstow, 1 run, quicker from Lyon, Bairstow goes back and clips it in front of square for a single

49.2 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, Lyon gives this one more air, Bairstow gets forward and defends it

49.1 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flatter and angling well down leg, Bairstow is happy to let it go

48.6 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, tad fuller and holding its line outside off, Bell gets forward and pushes it towards cover with an open face

48.5 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Bell watches it all along as he lets it go

48.4 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, tad fuller and in that channel outside off, Bell gets forward and defends it with a straight bat

48.3 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

48.2 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Bell stays behind the line and defends it

48.1 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, fuller length delivery and on off, Bell gets forward and drives it to mid-off

47.6 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, pushed through quicker by Lyon, Bairstow moves across and defends it

47.5 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, Lyon gives this one more air, Bairstow lunges forward and defends it

47.4 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flighted and on middle, Bairstow gets forward and defends it

Jonathan Bairstow, right handed bat, comes to the crease

47.3 Lyon to Pietersen, out Caught by Chris Rogers!! Lyon has KP for the 2nd time in the match. This was well flighted and just outside off, Pietersen was looking to fetch it and work towards the onside, closes the face of the bat a tad too early, the ball pops of the leading edge and goes towards cover. Rogers dives forward and completes a good catch. KP has to go and Australia have found an opening here. Pietersen c Chris Rogers b Lyon 44(84) [4s-6]

Lyon to Pietersen, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

47.2 Lyon to Ian Bell, 3 runs, Lyon drifts this one slightly short and well outside off, Bell makes room and dabs it behind point. Agar gives chase and keeps the batsmen down to three runs

47.1 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, flighted and on off, Bell gets well forward and defends it

46.6 Bird to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, Pietersen covers the line and lets it go

46.5 Bird to Pietersen, no run, Clarke gambled on a review here, turns out to be a poor one in the end. This was pitched up well outside off and angling back in, Pietersen was coming down the track and is hit on the pads well outside off, he was so far forward as the ball had to travel a good 3m further, in any case, it was missing the stumps as well

Loud shout for LBW, Australia want a review. Has KP been struck outside the line of off-stump? Looks like a poor call for a review, KP has been struck way outside off. NOT OUT is the call

46.4 Bird to Pietersen, no run, on a good length outside off and shaping away, Pietersen is happy to let it go

Jackson Bird [9.0-2-30-0] is back into the attack

Watson clutched his side as soon as finishing his follow through on the third ball. Looks like a groin strain

Watson looks to be struggling, he will not continue this over. This is a body blow for Australia. He does not look all that well as he leaves the field.

46.3 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, looking to tempt Pietersen into the drive, he resists and lets it go

46.2 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, on a good length and well outside off, Pietersen looks to force it away towards the off-side, mistimes it towards cover point

46.1 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Pietersen gets across and defends it

45.6 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, Lyon flights one on off, Bell gets a big stride forward as he smothers the spin

45.5 Lyon to Pietersen, 1 run, Lyon gives this one plenty of air, punched back past the bowler for a single

45.4 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, Lyon drifts one on off, Pietersen gets well forward and blocks

45.3 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, tossed up and on off, Pietersen gets forward and nudges it towards the onside

45.2 Lyon to Pietersen, FOUR, Haddin misses a stumping chance, the inside edge from KP obscured Haddin there. This was tossed up and on off, Pietersen was coming down the track as he looked to work it towards the onside, gets a faint inside edge that rushes past the keeper even before he could react, brings out the 100 run stand as well

45.1 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, tossed up from round the wicket, Pietersen lunges forward and drives it back to the bowler

Nathan Lyon [5.0-1-7-0] is back into the attack

Time for some spin, Lyon is in. He has a slip and a FSL in place

44.6 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, FOUR, fab shot, fraction too short from Watson, Bell stays back and punches it in the gap between cover and point, the fielder gave up the chase very early. Bell is looking in superb nick, particularly since tea

44.5 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, back of a length and on middle, Bell moves across and defends it with a straight bat towards mid-on

44.4 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, full and on off, Bell gets forward and defends it back towards the bowler

44.3 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, on a length and just outside off, Bell gets behind the line and defends it solidly

44.2 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Bell gets behind the line and defends it

44.1 Shane Watson to Pietersen, 1 run, Watson was excited for just a moment, big inside edge on that flick from KP. He was coming down the track to a length ball and inside edges it towards square leg

Shane Watson [5.0-1-17-0] is back into the attack

43.6 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, on a length and just outside off, Bell gets behind the line and defends it

43.5 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, short and just outside off, Bell waits on it and looks to chop it towards third man, gets a bottom edge that bounces towards Haddin

43.4 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, long half volley from Siddle, Bell bendds his knees and drives it to the right of cover point where Warner dives and saves a few runs

43.3 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, Siddle shortens his length and keeps it just outside off, Bell stays back and defends it

43.2 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, tad fuller and on off, Bell gets forward and blocks it towards cover

43.1 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Bell gets forward and defends it

Just one slip and a gully in place

42.6 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, 1 run, full and on the pads, Bell clips it wide of mid-wicket for a run

42.5 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, 1 run, first run for KP since tea, this was banged in short and just outside off, Pietersen swivels across, rolls his wrists and pulls it behind square for a single

42.4 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, 1 run, Harris drifts one on the pads, whipped in front of square on the onside for a single

42.3 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, FOUR, 38th Test fifty for Bell. Another cracking shot, Harris kept it full and just outside off, Bell gets forward and caresses it through short extra cover. This is is his 14th fifty against Australia

42.2 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, FOUR, lovely shot, this was pitched up and just outside off, Bell leans forward, opens the face of the bat at the last moment and gets it into the gap past extra cover, no need to run for those

42.1 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Bell pushes it to the left of point and wants a single, sent back by Pietersen

41.6 Siddle to Ian Bell, 1 run, full and in that channel outside off, Bell plays with an angled bat and runs it down towards third man

41.5 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, short and wide from Siddle, Bell eyes lit up as he went for the cut, ends up mistiming it towards the off-side

41.4 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, on a length and angling back into Bell, he moves across and defends it

41.3 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Bell gets forward and defends it towards the off-side

41.2 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, tad fuller and angling back into Bell, keeps a bit low again. Bell is on his hunches as he defends it off the toe end of the bat

41.1 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, on a length and just outside off, Bell prods forward and defends it with an open face towards point

Clear blue skies now, the Riverside stadium is been bathed by sunshine

40.6 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, tad fuller and on that off-stump line, Pietersen gets forward and defends it with a straight bat

40.5 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, good stop from Smith at mid-wicket, this was short and just outside off, Pietersen rocks back and pulls it to the left of Smith, he tumbles and saves some runs

40.4 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, another short ball from Harris, more effort on this one, Pietersen sways away from the line and lets it go

40.3 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, 1 run, Harris bangs one short and just outside off, no venom on that, Bell swivels across, rolls his wrists and pulls it behind square for a single

40.2 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, full and on the stumps, Bell gets across and defends it towards the onside

40.1 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Bell gets solidly behind the line as he blocks it

39.6 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, Siddle keeps it in that channel outside off, Pietersen moves forward and defends it with a straight bat

39.5 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping back in, Pietersen gets well forward, covers for the movement and defends it

39.4 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, Siddle goes a bit wider and angles one back into Pietersen, he walks across his stumps and blocks it

39.2 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and in that corridor, Pietersen covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

39.1 Siddle to Ian Bell, 1 run, tad fuller and in that channel outside off, Bell opens the face of the bat and steers it down towards third man

38.6 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, Bell pushes at that, gets a thick inside edge that drops in front of mid-wicket, calls for a quick single and gets it with ease

38.5 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, Harris bangs one short and on the stumps, Bell watches it all along and gets out of the line

38.4 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, full and just outside off, Bell gets well forward and drives it with an open face towards mid-off

38.3 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, Harris shortens his length outside off and gets it to angle away, Bell covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

38.2 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, on a length outside off and going with the angle, left alone

38.1 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, that one reared from the surface! This was pitched up and in that channel around off, spits up appreciably after pitching, Bell does well to drop his gloves and sways away from the line

37.6 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, on a length and on off, Pietersen gets well forward and defends it with a straight bat

37.5 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, this one shapes back in from off, keeps a bit low as well. Pietersen just about brings his bat down in time and defends it towards the onside

37.4 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, on a good length and on off, Pietersen gets a good stride forward and defends it

37.3 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, full and on the stumps, Pietersen gets forward and pushes it towards mid-on

37.2 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, on a good length and angling back into KP, he prods forward and defends it back towards the bowler

37.1 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, full and on the stumps, Pietersen moves across and defends it with a straight bat

36.6 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, FOUR, edged and four, Bell gets very lucky. This was pitched up and held its line outside off, Bell was sucked into the drive, gets a thick inside edge that races just wide of Haddin's outstretched gloves, would have been a stunner had he managed to take it

36.5 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, tad fuller and on off, Bell gets a good stride forward and defends it towards the off-side

36.4 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and in that channel outside off, Bell gets solidly behind the line as he blocks it

36.3 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, tad fuller and nipping back into Bell, he gets across and defends it

36.2 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and just outside off, stays a tad low as well. Bell gets across and defends it

Some spectators are opening their umbrellas

36.1 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and on middle, Bell shuffles across and defends it

Welcome back.. Australia will need some wickets in this session if they are to keep England down to a reasonable score. Harris will open the bowling for them. Two slips and a short extra cover in place

England will be reasonably happy with their performance in this session. After Trott and Cook departed, Pietersen and Bell stayed positive and kept the scoreboard ticking. England already have a lead close to 100 and Australia will have to do really well in the next session to give themselves a chasable total. Join us back for all that unfolds after the break in a few minutes.

35.6 Siddle to Pietersen, FOUR, ends a good session for England with a fine cut shot. Short and wide outside off stump, Pietersen goes back and cuts it past backward point and carries his bat to Tea

35.5 Siddle to Pietersen, FOUR, goes wide of the crease and delivers a full ball down the leg side, that allowed Pietersen employ the flick shot, he sends this to the right of the second fielder at mid-wicket

35.4 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Pietersen comes on the frontfoot and blocks well

35.3 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, two men catching close at mid-wicket, but Pietersen flicks the length ball just short of the fielder there

35.2 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, a bit of tail into the right-hander on this full ball, Pietersen goes for the flick but gets the outside half of the bat and it rolls to mid on

35.1 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, short and way outside off stump, Pietersen watches the ball all the way into the hands of Haddin

Peter Siddle [4.0-1-19-0] is back into the attack

34.6 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, back of a length outside off stump, easily left alone

34.5 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, full delivery outside off stump, Bell drives it to mid off again

34.4 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, fuller on the off stump, Bell defends well off the front foot

34.3 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump, Bell drops his wrists and lets it go

34.2 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, 1 run, short delivery on the off stump, Pietersen gets into an awkward position to pull, just manages to get enough bat on that for it to run away through backward square leg. Probably a bit of extra bounce on that

32.4 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, another inside edge and luckily this one goes onto the pads. Full and just outside off stump, Bell comes on the frontfoot and drives, luckily it doesn't go back onto the stumps

32.2 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, a bit of shape back into the right-hander, but not close enough to make Bell play

32.1 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, Bell defends well off the back foot

Ryan Harris [10.0-1-37-3] is back into the attack

Wonder if Pietersen has forgotten the cover drive. He is trying to fetch everything from outside off to the leg side.

31.6 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Pietersen leans forward and blocks

31.5 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, tossed up wide outside off stump, Pietersen reaches out and defends

31.4 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, floated up outside off stump, Pietersen defends off the front foot

31.3 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, tossed up well outside off stump, Pietersen fetches it and flicks it to mid-wicket

31.2 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, dances down the track and pads the flatter delivery this time

31.1 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Pietersen advances and drives it back to the bowler, Lyon fires a throw but Pietersen makes it with a dive before Haddin could take the bails off

30.6 Bird to Ian Bell, 4 runs, this pair is doing a fine job for England. Fullish delivery on the pads, Bell flicks it along the ground to deep mid wicket, the ball slows down, Harris gives chase and tries to relay it to Lyon who came from deep square leg, but he fires it away from him and eventually they complete four

30.5 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Bell defends well off the back foot

30.4 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, stays right behind the line of this length ball on the off stump and defends well

30.3 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, full delivery on the off stump, Bell drives it to mid off

30.2 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, doesn't want to disturb the line of this short of length, just shoulders arms

30.1 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Bell defends well from the crease

29.6 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, advances and yorks himself, just manages to dig out the flighted delivery towards mid off

29.5 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, full on the stumps, Pietersen flicks it straight to short mid-wicket

29.4 Lyon to Ian Bell, 1 run, comes on the frontfoot to defend the flighted delivery but gets the inside half of the bat and it rolls past short leg to mid wicket

29.3 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, short this time, it bounces a touch extra, Bell controls the cut and sends it to backward point

29.2 Lyon to Pietersen, 1 run, tossed up outside off stump, Pietersen advances and drives it to long on

29.1 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, dances down the track and drives the flighted delivery to short mid-wicket

28.6 Bird to Ian Bell, 2 runs, back of a length down the leg side, Bell flicks it to deep backward square leg for a couple

28.5 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, full again from Bird, Bell stays back to block this one

28.4 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, just a bit of late outswing on this full ball, Bell goes for the drive, but gets the outside half of the bat and it goes to mid off

28.3 Bird to Ian Bell, 2 runs, strays on the pads, Bell easily works it past the fielder inside the ring and picks up a couple at deep square leg

28.2 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Bell defends well from the crease

28.1 Bird to Ian Bell, no run, this short of length delivery takes off and nips away, Bell just manages to pull out of the shot at the last moment

Jackson Bird [7.0-2-22-0] is back into the attack

27.6 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Pietersen gets an inside edge on the flick, luckily it doesn't carry to Khawaja at short leg off his pads

27.5 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, there is that big forward stride from Pietersen, reaches out and defends the flighted delivery

27.4 Lyon to Ian Bell, 1 run, shorter just outside off stump, Bell punches it to cover off the back foot

27.3 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, flatter in trajectory on the off stump, Bell stays back to block this

27.2 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, this one doesn't turn much, Bell leans forward to defend the ball

27.1 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, nicely tossed up on the stumps, Bell defends well off the front foot

26.6 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, back of a length way outside off stump, Pietersen lets it go

26.5 Siddle to Pietersen, 2 runs, short delivery again from Siddle, this one sticks onto to the suface, Pietersen waits and pulls it to deep mid wicket. Fifty of the partnership comes up

26.4 Siddle to Pietersen, FOUR, no problems with this pull shot though. The short ball was on the stumps this time and that gave Pietersen enough time to slightly swivel and pull it along the ground to the backward square leg fence

26.3 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, full ball on the off stump, Pietersen covers the stumps and blocks well

26.2 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, pushed back to the bowler

26.1 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, full and swinging away from Pietersen, but not close enough to make him play

25.6 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, floated up on the off stump, Bell comes on the frontfoot and defends well

25.5 Lyon to Pietersen, 1 run, nice and slower through the air, Pietersen dances down the track and drives it to long on

25.4 Lyon to Ian Bell, 1 run, short and turning in on the off stump, Bell goes back and punches it to cover

25.3 Lyon to Pietersen, 1 run, floated up outside off stump, Pietersen drives it along the ground to long on

25.2 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, slightly advances to this flighted delivery and defends

25.1 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, tossed up from round the wicket, Pietersen drives it back to the bowler

Nathan Lyon, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

24.6 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, ends the over with a back of length ball, Bell blocks well

24.5 Siddle to Pietersen, 1 run, caaaatch, cry Australia as Pietersen plays a poor pull shot, but it lands safely at deep square leg. The pull shot was never on as it was short and way outside off stump, Pietersen being the man himself, fetches the shot and only manages to toe-end it

24.4 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, nice and full on the off stump, Pietersen moves forward and defends well

24.3 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, short of length outside off stump, Pietersen stands tall and blocks well

24.2 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, length ball on the stumps, Pietersen gets his front foot across and defends it towards mid on

24.1 Siddle to Ian Bell, 3 runs, full delivery on the stumps, Bell plays a lovely on-drive past the bowler, Harris gives chase from mid on and saves one

23.6 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, shapes this back into the right-hander from short of length, Pietersen gets his bat down just in time to keep it out

23.5 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, pokes awkwardly at a length ball and gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to gully

23.4 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bell guides it to third man

23.3 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, fullish delivery this time, Bell defends off the front foot

23.2 Shane Watson to Pietersen, 1 run, length ball angling into the right hander, Pietersen flicks it to fine leg

23.1 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, starts off with an inswinger, Pietersen gets right behind the line of this full delivery and defends well

22.6 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, nice and straight on the stumps, Bell defends and gives Siddle his first maiden of the innings

22.5 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, much fuller and closer to the off stump, Bell covers the stumps and leaves it, the ball wobbles to the right of Haddin who does well to grab it to cleanly

22.4 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bell watches the ball sail into the hands of Haddin

22.3 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, this one slides down the leg side from length, Bell misses out on the flick

22.2 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, stays back to defend the length ball towards cover

21.6 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, 1 run, a needless risky single attempted, Bell gets lucky as the fielder at mid off doesn't fire a direct hit. Just pushes the fullish delivery straight to the fielder and sets off for a quick single

21.5 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, fullish outside off stump, Bell moves forward to block this one

21.4 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, doesn't want to disturb the length ball, just shoulders arms to this one

21.3 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, FOUR, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bell stays back and tries to late cut, the ball takes the outside half of the bat and again finds the gap between slip and gully

21.2 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, fullish this time, Bell covers the off stump and defends well

20.6 Siddle to Pietersen, FOUR, the late outswing almost does Pietersen and luckily his outside edge runs between gully and slip to third man. Full delivery outside off stump, Pietersen was beaten by the swing, he tries to pull out off the drive but gets lucky even though as he gets an edge on that

20.5 Siddle to Ian Bell, 1 run, on the pads this time, Bell waits and flicks it to long leg

20.4 Siddle to Ian Bell, FOUR, a poor delivery from Siddle, short and way outside off stump, Bell gets back and cuts it along the ground past backward point and picks up his first boundary

20.3 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Bell defends well off the back foot

20.2 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, doesn't want to risk this short of length delivery, takes his bat out of the way and lets it go

20.1 Siddle to Ian Bell, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, a bit of nip away from the right-hander, Bell defends well off the back foot

Peter Siddle, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Finally, Clarke has found Siddle.

19.6 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, 3 runs, just a punch and that is good enough for three. Short of a length delivery outside off stump, Bell doesn't try to over hit and it rolls to sweeper cover

19.5 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Bell defends well from the crese

19.4 Shane Watson to Pietersen, 1 run, didn't control this pull shot, as soon as he played the shot he was looking at the ball and luckily he didn't time the ball well enough for it to carry to the deep square leg fielder

19.3 Shane Watson to Pietersen, 2 runs, good length delivery outside off stump, Pietersen guides it to third man, Smith runs from the slip cordon and tidies up

19.2 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, length delivery on the off stump, Pietersen stays in the crease and blocks well

19.1 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, gets forward and drives the full ball to cover

18.6 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, short outside off stump this time, Bell litfs his bat and lets it go through to the keeper

18.5 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, 1 run, short again from Ryan Harris, Pietersen pulls it to deep mid wicket

18.4 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, FOUR, short delivery from Harris, Pietersen gets inside the line of the ball and goes for the pull, the ball was anyway down the leg side, that enabled Pietersen to glove it to fine leg

18.2 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, 1 run, waits for the full delivery and softly pushes it to cover point for a quick single

18.1 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, length ball just outside off stump, Pietersen comes on the frontfoot and blocks well

17.6 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, 2 runs, Bell is looking very positive. Slightly walks across the short of length delivery and whips it along the ground to deep square leg

17.5 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, full outside off stump, Bell comes on the frontfoot and fends it to backward point

17.4 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, fullish on the off stump, Bell defends well from the crease

17.3 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, 2 runs, short delivery just outside off stump, Bell saw that quickly and got into a good position to pull, he keeps it down as well, the ball just brushes umpire Tony Hill at square leg and rolls to the deep

17.2 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, length again from Shane Watson, Bell gently works it to mid-wicket

17.1 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Bell defends off the back foot towards point

16.6 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, a good stop on the follow-through from Harris saves a certain boundary for Australia. Full on the stumps, Pietersen plays an authoritative straight drive, but the bowler denies any run

16.5 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, 1 run, gets an inside edge as he tries to defend the full ball, it shapes in late and surprises the batsman, luckily it rolls to backward square leg

16.4 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, fullish on the off stump, Bell manages to fend it to short mid-off

16.3 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, covers the inswing on this length ball and defends solidly off the front foot

16.2 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, no run, back of a length again, on the stumps this time, Bell defends off the back foot

16.1 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, 1 run, another sharp incoming delivery from short of a length, Pietersen adjusts and manages to work it to fine leg

15.6 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, length delivery outside off stump, Bell comes on the frontfoot and pushes it to point

15.5 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, fullish on the off stump, Bell defends it towards cover-point

15.4 Shane Watson to Ian Bell, no run, plays inside the line of this leg-cutter from length and lets it go

15.2 Shane Watson to Pietersen, leg byes, 1 run, this length ball nips back sharply, Pietersen misses the flick and is hit on the pad, but the ball was going down though

15.1 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, a gentle length ball on the off stump, Pietersen defends it to mid on

Shane Watson, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

14.6 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, 1 run, that is a brute of a ball from Harris, this short delivery spits up sharply, Pietersen gets across the line and tries to pull it, but he ends up fending at it and the ball thuds into the glove and the ball rolls to fine leg

14.5 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Pietersen comes on the frontfoot and blocks well

14.4 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, back of a length and shaping into Pietersen, he hops and defends it towards square leg

14.3 Ryan Harris to Ian Bell, 1 run, he too gets off the mark straightaway, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Bell flicks it into the vacant mid wicket region

Ian Bell, right handed bat, comes to the crease

14.2 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, out Caught by Haddin!! Harris is all over England. Against the run of play, Trott walks back. He was looking so good. A surprise bouncer from Harris down the leg side, Trott was cramped on the pull, he gets a glove on that and Haddin takes an excellent catch stretching high. England under pressure now. Jonathan Trott c Haddin b Ryan Harris 23(29) [4s-3]

Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

14.1 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, 1 run, Pietersen wastes no time to get off the mark, gets forward and pushes the length ball softly towards cover and sets off for the quick single

13.6 Bird to Jonathan Trott, no run, full delivery on the off stump, Trott drives it back towards the bowler who gets his right-hand on the follow-through and deflects the ball towards mid-wicket

13.5 Bird to Jonathan Trott, no run, shuffles across the stumps and flicks the length ball to short mid-wicket

13.4 Bird to Jonathan Trott, no run, gets across the stumps and defends the short of length delivery. This one didn't bounce much

13.3 Bird to Jonathan Trott, 2 runs, leans forward and drives the fullish delivery to long off

13.2 Bird to Jonathan Trott, FOUR, this guy is looking very solid on the leg side even though he has two men catching very close. Good length delivery shapes in, Trott stays back and flicks it to the deep mid wicket fence

13.1 Bird to Jonathan Trott, no run, stays back and defends the length ball half-heartedly, it shapes in late and almost does him as he gets an inside edge that goes over the stumps off his boot

Kevin Pietersen, right handed bat, comes to the crease

12.6 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, out Caught by Haddin!! There it is, the ploy to bowl wide and shape the ball away from Cook has worked for Harris, second wicket for him. Good length delivery angling away from the left hander, Cook feels for the ball as he drives away from the body, gets a thick outside edge which goes to Haddin at a good height. This is a big wicket for Australia, Cook was looking very positive. Alastair Cook c Haddin b Ryan Harris 22(37) [4s-3]

Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

12.5 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, stays in the crease and blocks the good length delivery easily

12.4 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, takes this away from Cook, he comes on the frontfoot and drives away from the body, the thick outside edge luckily doesn't carry to gully

12.3 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, length ball on the stumps, Cook gets slightly forward and flicks it to backward square leg, they quickly scamper back for the second

12.1 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, 1 run, a brave flick shot again from Trott, length ball shapes into the right-hander, Trott doesn't try to keep it down, luckily no one behind square and it goes to fine leg

11.6 Bird to Jonathan Trott, 1 run, covers the inswing on this full delivery on the off stump, Trott on-drives and Siddle does well at mid on to run to his left and employ the dive to save three

11.5 Bird to Jonathan Trott, 2 runs, walks across this short of length delivery and whips it through the square leg area for a couple of runs

11.4 Bird to Jonathan Trott, no run, inswinger this time on a fullish length, Trott stays right behind the line of the ball and defends well

11.3 Bird to Jonathan Trott, no run, this one shapes away from Trott, he was again moving across the stumps, just makes the adjustment to slightly open up himself and defends

11.2 Bird to Jonathan Trott, no run, covers the off stump and leaves the good length delivery to the keeper

11.1 Bird to Jonathan Trott, no run, full and swinging into the right-hander, Trott takes on the two fielders at mid-wicket but doesn't put the flick past them

10.6 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, comes on the frontfoot and defends the length ball with an angled bat to backward point

10.4 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, leg byes, 1 run, even though there is a leg slip in place, Trott is not afraid to move across the stumps and look for that fine tickle, this time though he only manages to get it high on the thigh pad and it rolls to the left of the fielder

10.3 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, covers the stumps and leaves this length ball to Haddin

10.2 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, FOUR, England move into the lead. Full on the stumps from Ryan Harris, Trott gets forward and works the flick past the mid wicket fielder and the ball races away to the fence

10.1 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, 1 run, defends the length ball very late and runs it to backward square leg

9.6 Bird to Jonathan Trott, no run, covers the inswing on this fullish ball on the off stump and defends it to mid on

9.5 Bird to Jonathan Trott, no run, length ball comes into Trott on the off stump, he moves across the stumps and flicks it to short mid-wicket

9.4 Bird to Jonathan Trott, 2 runs, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Trott inside eges the flick and it rolls to fine leg off the thigh pad

9.3 Bird to Jonathan Trott, no run, yorker length delivery outside off stump, Trott digs it out to backward point

9.2 Bird to Jonathan Trott, 2 runs, it doesn't matter for Trott even is he has two men close at mid-wicket, gets across this full ball and flicks, Lyon dives to his right and gets a hand on that to save two as he palms it past square leg

9.1 Bird to Jonathan Trott, no run, nice and full on the off stump, to start with, Trott comes forward and drives soflty towards mid on

Bird will continue with 2 slips and a gully in place.

Welcome back for the post lunch session. Which side will have the best of next two hours? Australia still have the edge over England. It is all about Cook, Trott and KP now. Cook is already looking in fine nick. Let's hope the clouds are blown away and we will get to see some riveting action.

It's been a good little session for Australia. England still trail by 8 and have lost a wicket already. Cook has come out looking positive as well. Things are very much even at this stage. Who will gain the upper hand in the next session? It's a big one and that will begin very soon. Do stay tuned.

8.6 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, full and outside off, Cook punches it down the ground for a couple

8.5 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, pitched up and outside off, Cook presses forward and pushes it down the track

8.4 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off, Cook dabs it to gully

8.3 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, 1 run, full and outside off, Trott punches this between cover and point for a quick single. Warner has a shy after getting to the ball quickly and hits umpire, Tony Hill

8.2 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, slanted in again, Trott turns it softly to short mid wicket

8.1 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, very straight, Trott shuffles to get behind the line and defends it on the onside

7.6 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off, Cook presses forward to defend

7.5 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, just outside off now, Cook stands up tall to defend

7.4 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, slanted across from over the wicket, Cook watches well and shoulders arms

7.3 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off, Cook pushes it to mid off

7.2 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, pitched up again, Cook lunges out to defend well

7.1 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, full and on the off, Cook leans forward to push it to cover

6.6 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, Trott is beaten now. Beautuifully bowled by Harris. It was on the fuller side and moving away off the track. Beats Trott even as he pressed out

6.5 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, full and straight now, Trott gets right behind the line to defend

6.4 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, FOUR, leg slip in place and the plan almost worked straightaway. This was angled in, Trott glanced this uppishly but between the keeper and the leg slip.

Jonathan Trott, right handed bat, comes to the crease

6.3 Ryan Harris to Root, out Bowled!! Absolutely unplayable! Just too good. That has come against the run of play and should wake anyone out of their slumber. Angled in from over the wicket, pitching on a good length, nipping away. Root is squared up and the ball beats the bat to hit top of off. It does not get better than this. Ryan Harris is pumped up and rightly so. Big boost for the visitors just moments before lunch. Root b Ryan Harris 2(19)

Ryan Harris to Root, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

6.2 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, full and on the off, Root defends it down the track

6.1 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, on a good length and outside off, Root gets up on his toes to defend it

5.6 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, good length and just outside off, Cook stands up tall to block

5.5 Bird to Alastair Cook, FOUR, punchily driven straight down the ground this time. Cook got it right off the middle of the bat. Siddle gave it good chase from mid on but the ball wins the race easily

5.4 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, angled across from over the wicket, Cook shoulders arms

5.3 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, Cook is strangled down the leg side. It was swinging down and Cook misses the flick

5.2 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, good length and just outside off, Cook gets up tall to defend

5.1 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, good length and just outside off, Cook blocks solidly

4.6 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, good delivery to end the over as well. In the corridor of uncertainty, Root has a poke out but is done in by the movement

4.5 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, Ryan Harris causes more problems for Root now. He gets this one to rise up higher and hits Root high on the bat

4.4 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, this one keeps a little low and lukcily for Root it was not in line with the stumps. It shoots through under his bat to the keeper

4.3 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, banged in short just outside off, Root drops his wrists and allows it to go through

4.2 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, 3 runs, pitched up outside off, Cook leans forward and punches it on the up through extra cover. It does not have enough to get to the fence but an easy 3

4.1 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, good length and on the off, Cook plays it back down the track

3.6 Bird to Root, no run, full and tailing in, Root punches firmly but does not get it past mid on

3.5 Bird to Root, no run, good length and very straight, Root defends it again

3.4 Bird to Root, no run, full and on the off, Root comes on the frontfoot to block well

3.3 Bird to Root, no run, full and straight again, Root plays it to mid on

3.2 Bird to Root, no run, edged but it does not carry to 2nd slip. Root poked out at one moving away a touch but the ball falls way short of the men at slip

3.1 Bird to Root, no run, full and a bit of shape in, Root flicks but straight into Lyon at short leg

2.6 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, FOUR, full and sliding down the leg side. Cook has fallen to this line a couple of times but this time he flicks it firmly and down to the fine leg fence

2.5 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Cook looks to defend with soft hands but gets a thick outside edge that lands well short of 3rd slip

2.4 Ryan Harris to Root, 1 run, full and straight again, Root turns it softly through mid wicket for one more

2.3 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, very straight in line once more, Root stays back to block

2.2 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, good length and on the off again, Root gets up tall to defend

2.1 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, good length and straight in line, Root defends it from the crease

1.6 Bird to Alastair Cook, FOUR, Cook gets off the mark in confident fashion. It was a little too full and there was enough width provided as well. Cook leans into the drive and sends it scurrying to the cover boundary

1.5 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, angled outside off, Cook looks to defend outside off but gets it on the bottom of the bat

1.4 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and outside off, Cook guides it to gully

1.3 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, almost in the blockhole, Cook jams it out with ease

1.2 Bird to Root, 1 run, full and on the off, Root drops it softly in front of point for a quick single

1.1 Bird to Root, no run, Bird begins with a full one outside off, driven firmly but straight to cover

Jackson Bird, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

A short leg in place in addition to three slips and a gully.

0.6 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, wide outside off once again and left alone by Cook

0.5 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, full again and wider outside off, left alone

0.4 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off once more, Cook leaves again

0.3 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off now from over the wicket, no shot offered

0.2 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, nipping in from short of length, Cook is made to hop up high to nudge this off his thigh onto the onside

0.1 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, Ryan Harris begins with one on off stump. Cook defends it with ease from the crease

Alastair Cook and Root are at the crease. Alastair Cook is on strike. Ryan Harris will open the attack

Australia in a huddle as the openers jog out. It's still pretty sunny but there are plenty of dark clouds in the background.

Australia did not get the kind of lead they would have loved. 32 is not much but could be significant on a track offering something constantly for the bowlers. The changeover time will be very quick and we'll have about 40 minutes before lunch. Enough time to influence the outcome of the match. Stay tuned.

89.3 Broad to Ryan Harris, out Lbw!! The players were already walking off the field after seeing the replays. This was full and angled in. Harris missed a flick and was hit low on the front pad. The ball-tracker shows the ball crashing into middle stump. Fittingly it is Broad who finishes things off. He got his 9th 5-fer and also his 3rd against Australia. Ryan Harris lbw b Broad 28(33) [4s-5]

Broad to Ryan Harris, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Very confident appeal for LBW. Turned down by the umpire but England review. This looked mighty close. No bat. That looks plumb. Harris is already walking. That could be Broad's 5th wicket. Three reds and it is the 5th for Broad.

89.2 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, on a good length and outside off, Harris pushes it to straight to Root again

89.1 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, full and outside off, Harris pushes it to Root at cover. There was a misfield but Harris does not want the single and expose Bird

88.6 Anderson to Bird, no run, banged in short, Bird was caught in a tangle as he tries to get out of the way but manages to do so without harm

88.5 Anderson to Bird, no run, full and straight again, Bird defends it this time

88.4 Anderson to Bird, no run, the old one-two from Anderson. He spears this one in after taking two deliveries out. Bird is hit a little high on the front pad. There was a loud appeal for LBW but Dar was not convinced. England had some doubt as well. No review

88.3 Anderson to Bird, no run, beaten yet again by the ball in the corridor of uncertainty. Anderson is getting just about enough movement to pose problems

88.2 Anderson to Bird, no run, a little short but well outside off again, Bird leaves

88.1 Anderson to Bird, no run, Bird is beaten once more. Pitching on a good length and straightening just outside off.

87.6 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, full and well outside off again. Harris tries to loft this one out of the ground and swings hard but connects with only thin air

87.5 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, better length and line. Just outside off and Harris can only defend this time

87.4 Broad to Ryan Harris, FOUR, three in a row and this one's the sweetest of the lot. Full and just outside off from Broad. Harris stands up tall and drives it gracefully past mid off for his 5th boundary

87.3 Broad to Ryan Harris, FOUR, even better shot this time. It was full and drifting onto leg. Harris flicks it nicely through mid wicket to pick up another boundary

87.2 Broad to Ryan Harris, FOUR, every run counts. Slightly short and outside off from Broad. Harris was quick to swivel back and pull well in front of square. Bresnan ran across to his left and put in a desperate dive but to no avail

87.1 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, good length and on the off, Harris defends it watchfully

86.6 Anderson to Bird, no run, just too good for Bird. Full and moving away sharply outside off. Bird plays a loose drive but misses

Jackson Bird, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Well, well, well. The ball-tracker has just shown that ball was missing leg stump. No review from Lyon though

86.5 Anderson to Lyon, out Lbw!! Lyon misses a full and straight delivery. This was angled in by Anderson, Lyon missed the flick and was hit low in front of middle stump. That should have crashed into leg. Anderson just one wicket short of being level with Bob Willis in the wickets tally now. Lyon lbw b Anderson 4(7) [4s-1]

86.3 Anderson to Lyon, FOUR, edged and it shoots through the slip cordon. It was a genuine outside edge but did not carry to 2nd slip, Swann was caught in a quandry as he was initially looking to take the catch. It goes between 2nd and 3rd slip and down to the boundary

86.2 Anderson to Ryan Harris, 1 run, slightly short, Harris stands up and plays a short arm pull into the ground and down to fine leg

86.1 Anderson to Ryan Harris, no run, on a good length and on the off, Harris stays in the crease to block

85.6 Broad to Lyon, no run, very full and outside off. Lyon cannot contorl himself from having a go at this one but is beaten

85.5 Broad to Ryan Harris, 3 runs, on a good length and outside off, Harris stays back and punches it nicely between cover and point. They run well to pick three for it

85.4 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, full with a hint of moevement away now. Harris goes for the drive but gets it on the outside half of the bat. There was a slight misfield at point but they decide against a quick single

85.3 Broad to Ryan Harris, FOUR, Harris is no mug with the bat. This was full and wide outside off and he was quick to cream it through to the cover fence. Super shot

85.2 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, full and straight this time, Harris pushes it to mid on

85.2 Broad to Ryan Harris, wide, Broad was in no control of this short one. It was too short, too high and well down the leg side

85.1 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, good length and on the off, Harris stays in the crease and defends it

84.6 Anderson to Lyon, no run, dug in short but not too much bounce on that one. Lyon turned his eyes away and tried to duck under but is hit smack on the back. That would sting

84.5 Anderson to Lyon, no run, full and outside off, Lyon defends it towards cover

84.4 Anderson to Lyon, no run, could have been another straightaway. Lyon is beaten all ends up. Pitching just outside off and jagging just a touch to beat the defense

Nathan Lyon, right handed bat, comes to the crease

84.3 Anderson to Siddle, out Caught by Alastair Cook!! Anderson finds the edge after Broad softened Siddle up nicely in the previous over. This was pitching on a perfect good length just outside off and straigtened too. Siddle was staying the crease to block but only manages to get a thick edge. The ball went low to first slip but Cook was quick to get his hands under it to take a very good catch. Siddle c Alastair Cook b Anderson 5(21)

Anderson to Siddle, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Siddle's been caught at first slip.

84.2 Anderson to Siddle, no run, short and wide outside off. Poor delivery and was there to be hit. Siddle throws his bat out but does not connect

84.1 Anderson to Ryan Harris, 1 run, very straight in line, Harris turns it through square leg for one more

83.6 Broad to Siddle, no run, beaten once again. Pitching on a good length just outside off and straightening enough to beat the bat

83.5 Broad to Siddle, no run, moving away sharply outside off from a full length. It beats Siddle after drawing him forward

83.4 Broad to Siddle, no run, on a good length and outside off, Siddle leans forward to dab it to cover

83.3 Broad to Siddle, no run, much shorter in length this time. Siddle hangs back to nudge it to point

83.2 Broad to Siddle, no run, Broad is in search of his 5th wicket. He spears this one into the blockhole but it is jammed out by Siddle

83.1 Broad to Siddle, no run, full length from Broad and outside off as well. Siddle leans forward to defend but is beaten. Good bounce on it as well

82.6 Anderson to Ryan Harris, no run, back to the fuller length now. Harris leans forward and drives to cover

82.5 Anderson to Ryan Harris, no run, Anderson tests out the bounce but Harris is quick to duck under

82.4 Anderson to Ryan Harris, no run, straightening a bit outside off, Harris pushes out to gully again

82.3 Anderson to Siddle, 1 run, Anderson drifts onto the pads and it is easily flicked down to fine leg

82.2 Anderson to Siddle, no run, Siddle misjudges the length. It was not full enough for the drive he tries. Ends up mistiming to cover

82.1 Anderson to Siddle, no run, full and just outside off now, Siddle moves forward to block

81.6 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, on a good length and outside off, Harris chops it towards mid off

81.5 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty this time. Harris opens the face to guide it to gully

81.4 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, good length and well outside off now, Harris shoulders arms once more

81.2 Broad to Ryan Harris, no run, a little short and outside off, Harris stays in the crease and pushes it to cover

81.1 Broad to Siddle, 3 runs, angled into the body, Siddle tucks it off his thigh through square leg and ambles across for 3 before Bresnan could come around

Stuart Broad [20.0-6-48-4] is back into the attack

80.6 Anderson to Ryan Harris, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Harris pushes it to cover

80.5 Anderson to Ryan Harris, no run, full and straight again, Harris turns this one to mid wicket

80.4 Anderson to Ryan Harris, FOUR, firm blow and that takes Australia into the lead. It was pitched up by Anderson. Harris moved forward and drove it hard down to the long off boundary

80.3 Anderson to Ryan Harris, no run, angled in now, Harris turns it off his pads and straight to mid wicket

80.2 Anderson to Ryan Harris, no run, pitching on middle and straightening. Harris is squared up and is hit on the thigh

80.1 Anderson to Ryan Harris, no run, Anderson begins with a full delivery sliding down the leg side

James Anderson [20.0-7-54-0] is back into the attack

Three slips and a gully in place.

Anderson it is so out comes the 2nd new ball straightaway.

A bit of dilemma for Cook now. Swann has taken a couple of wickets but the new ball will be available now as well. Which way will he go?

79.6 Swann to Siddle, no run, floated up again, Siddle comes down the track to block once more

79.5 Swann to Siddle, no run, given some air again, Siddle skips down and punches it to mid on

79.4 Swann to Ryan Harris, 3 runs, sliding on outside off now, Harris gets back and punches it firmly square on the offside for three

79.3 Swann to Ryan Harris, no run, turning in from round the wicket, Harris defends it from the crease

Ryan Harris, right handed bat, comes to the crease

79.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, out Caught by Prior!! That's a huge wicket with Australia still 5 adrift. It took a moment of brilliance from Prior to end Rogers' fine knock. This was tossed up on the middle and leg from round the wicket, Rogers was lunging out to defend but the ball grazed his glove, hit the pad and lobbed up in the vacant short leg area. It was in the air for a long time and Prior was alert and agile enough to move forward quickly and dive to take it with one hand. Rogers walks off to a much deserved standing ovation. That is Swann's 50th wicket against Australia as well. Chris Rogers c Prior b Swann 110(250) [4s-14]

Swann to Chris Rogers, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Appeal for bat-pad catch now. No says the umpire but England look confident. They review straightaway. Does not even look close to Rogers' bat. The bat hit pad. Is there a mark on the glove though? Looks like a faint one on Hot Spot. OUT!

79.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, tossed up from round the wicket, Rogers presses forward to defend

78.6 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, 1 run, pitched up again, Rogers punches it firmly past Bresnan for a quick single to retain strike

78.5 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, on the off again, Rogers stays back to block

78.4 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, full and outside off, Rogers punches it back down the track

78.3 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, just outside off now, Rogers stays in the crease to defend that

78.2 Bresnan to Siddle, 1 run, Bresnan angles it in but goes a tad too full. Siddle works it between mid wicket and mid on for a quick single to get off the mark

78.1 Bresnan to Siddle, no run, good length and on the off now, Siddle plays it softly back down the track

77.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, floated on off again. Rogers strides out to defend

77.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, given some air this time around, Rogers lunges out to defend

77.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, pushed through quicker by Swann from round the wicket, Rogers dabs it to cover

77.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, 2 runs, sliding on outside off again, Rogers pushes it firmly between cover and point for just two

77.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flatter and going straight on from round the wicket, Rogers hangs back to defend

77.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, FOUR, edged but important runs. This one did not bounce up too much and hit Rogers low on the outside edge before racing past the lone slip in place

76.6 Bresnan to Siddle, no run, nice and full outside off. Siddle has feel for it and dabs it to point

76.5 Bresnan to Siddle, no run, jagging in sharply from outside off now. Siddle is hit flush on the thigh even as he moves forward

76.4 Bresnan to Siddle, no run, Bresnan keeps it on off, Siddle gets his bat in front of the pad to block it down the track

76.3 Bresnan to Siddle, no run, banged in short by Bresnan. Siddle ducks under easily

76.2 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, 1 run, width offered outside off now, Rogers punches it through cover for an easy single

76.1 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, good length and on the leg now, Rogers tries to turn it on the onside but is hit on the thigh

A slip, a silly point and a short leg now. Swann from round the wicket again.

75.5 Swann to Haddin, out Lbw!! Haddin has to go. That's a crucial strike early in the day from Swann. This was tossed up on off from round the wicket. It turned in sharply and more than what Haddin expected it to. He was staying back to work it on the onside but missed and was hit in front of off. The ball-tracker played out a projection of the ball hitting the stumps at the wrong end but it was understood by everyone around. Looked plumb at first sight too. Haddin lbw b Swann 13(22) [4s-2]

Swann to Haddin, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Haddin has been given LBW. Looked plumb but Haddin reviews. No inside edge. Nothing on Hot Spot. Well the tracker went a little awry with the projection but it was three reds.

75.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, 1 run, pushed through a little quicker, Rogers stays back and taps it through square leg

75.3 Swann to Haddin, 1 run, going on straight and keeping a little low as well. Haddin gets back and works it through mid wicket for an easy single

75.2 Swann to Haddin, no run, slow turn in from outside off, Haddin stays in the crease and defends it watchfully

75.1 Swann to Haddin, no run, sliding on from round the wicket, Haddin backs away and cuts it firmly to point

74.6 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, no review from England. This was definitely not hitting Rogers' bat. The ball pitched on a good length, moved away off the pitch and flicked Rogers' back thigh before lobbing to 2nd slip. Good decision by the umpire. Rogers was really squared up by Bresnan

Very big appeal for a catch but Aleem Dar shakes his head.

74.5 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, fluently driven but straight to backward point. It was pitched up and Rogers was quick to get his foot out to drive

We're all set for the start on day 3. Two slips and a gully in place.

Hello, and a warm welcome to one and all for Day 3 of the fourth Test between England and Australia. Chris Rogers scored his maiden Test ton to help Australia finish yesterday at 222/5, just 16 runs adrift of England's first innings score of 238. The visitors are in a decent position, but they also know that loss of early wickets will leave the game on an even keel. The first ball will be bowled in 15 minutes time.

Chris Rogers: "To get a hundred here is fantastic. To play for the country is unbelievable. When I played that sweep shot, I told myself not to miss it. I am happy that my team-mates were happy. I am not a natural sweeper of the ball and Swann was bowling very well. It was luckily in the right spot and I tried something different. I missed out on that cut shot on 96 and I told myself that I will get another opportunity. Swann does not give the left handers too many opportunities. When the ball is harder, it seams a lot more and I had to ride my luck. On these wickets, one cannot afford to push at the ball hard. I am not the prettiest batsman in the world but I managed to hang in there. We had a good first day and we have fought hard today."

Rogers and Watson continued with their good work after the Tea break. Watson notched up his 20th Test fifty and the partnership went beyond 100. However, Broad broke the 129 run stand when he strangled Watson down the leg side for 68. Rogers survived some nervous moments in the nineties but he notched up his maiden Test century. Australia are trailing by 16 runs and they will look to post a healthy lead when play resumes tomorrow. Join us for all the action that takes place. Ciao!

18:00 Local Time, 17:00 GMT, 22:30 IST: Well, it is stumps at Chester-le-Street. It has been a good day for Australia.

The umpires are getting together. Conditions are cloudy at the moment and they are walking off. The umpires are taking a reading and Rogers gets a standing ovation as he walks off.

74.4 Bresnan to Haddin, 1 run, good length ball and it slants back in on off stump, Haddin looks to flick it to mid wicket and gets an inside edge that rolls to deep square leg

74.3 Bresnan to Haddin, no run, short of a good length ball just outside off, Haddin stays on the crease and defends it

74.2 Bresnan to Haddin, FOUR, short ball and nipping away outside off, Haddin uses the pace and steers the late cut past gully for a boundary to third man

74.1 Bresnan to Haddin, no run, full delivery outside off, Haddin drives it to mid off

Tim Bresnan [16.0-3-55-1] is back into the attack

73.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, bowled slower through the air and keeps it on middle stump, Rogers blocks it

73.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, pushed back to the bowler

73.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, driven to the off side

73.3 Swann to Haddin, 1 run, flighted delivery on middle stump, Haddin pushes it to mid off for a quick single, Broad is a bit slow in getting there and he misses with the shy at the bowler's end, Bairstow who is backing up stops it but hurts his hand in the process, he is alright

73.2 Swann to Haddin, FOUR, that is a confident shot from Haddin, tossed up delivery and spinning back in a touch, Haddin stays on the front foot and heaves it to the deep mid wicket fence

73.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, driven to cover point for a quick single

72.6 Broad to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery and it straightens a tad just outside off, Haddin looks to defend and gets an outside edge to point

72.5 Broad to Haddin, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Haddin pushes it to short extra cover

72.4 Broad to Haddin, no run, good length ball just outside off, hint of seam movement back in, Haddin defends it to mid on

72.3 Broad to Haddin, no run, low full toss just outside off, Haddin taps it to mid off

72.2 Broad to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Haddin defends it

15 years after making his first class debut, after 20000 runs in first-class cricket, Chris Rogers finally scores a hundred in Test cricket. A proud moment in this man's career.

72.1 Broad to Haddin, no run, fuller length ball on the pads, Haddin flicks it to mid wicket

71.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, angled in on leg stump, Rogers nurdles it to the leg side

71.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flighted delivery on off stump, Rogers pats it back to the bowler

71.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, FOUR, there it is! What a moment for Chris Rogers. His first Test century and the second oldest Australian to score a Test ton. Tossed up delivery on leg stump, Rogers sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a boundary, he acknowledges the applause from the crowd and has a tired smile, this has been a very gritty century from him, he has battled really hard in tough conditions

71.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, another superb ball from Swann, this quicker delivery shoots through low from a short of length outside off, Rogers goes back and attempts the cut but just misses it

71.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Rogers taps it to mid wicket

71.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flighted delivery and given a bit more air outside off, Rogers drives it to backward point

70.6 Broad to Haddin, no run, good length ball and keeping it close to the off stump channel, Haddin defends it

70.5 Broad to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery around the off stump, Haddin blocks it

70.4 Broad to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Haddin looks to force it through cover but the ball goes off the bottom edge to the leg side

Haddin is calling for a new bat. Apparently, he seems to have cracked his older bat when he dug out that yorker.

70.3 Broad to Haddin, no run, the yorker speared in on middle stump, Haddin digs it out safely

70.2 Broad to Haddin, no run, pitched up delivery just outside off, it cuts back in and keeps a bit low as Haddin stays back and defends it to mid on

70.1 Broad to Haddin, 2 runs, fuller length ball slanted in on the middle and leg stump, Haddin flicks it to long leg to get off the mark with a couple

69.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, that is a stunning delivery from Swann, he angles this flatter delivery in just outside off, it grips the surface and breaks away sharply with a bit of extra bounce, Rogers is beaten completely

69.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, this flighted delivery drifts down on leg stump, Rogers looks to whip it through mid wicket but gets hit on the front pad

69.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, driven to silly point

69.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, Swann bowls this delivery slower and it is on leg stump, Rogers hangs back and dead-bats it down onto the pitch

69.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, quicker delivery on the pads, patted to short mid wicket

69.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Rogers defends it

Brad Haddin, right handed bat, comes to the crease

68.6 Broad to Shane Watson, out Caught by Prior!! Oh dear, what an unlucky way to go. That is a poor ball from Broad but Watson gets strangled down the leg side. Full ball and it is speared outside the leg stump, Watson attempts to flick it down to fine leg but the ball takes the inside edge, Prior dives to his left and plucks the catch with both hands, Watson trudges off after a good knock. Shane Watson c Prior b Broad 68(134) [4s-7]

Broad to Shane Watson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

68.5 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, pitched up and straight in the zone just outside off, Watson defends it back to the bowler

68.4 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, full ball on off stump, nudged to short mid wicket

68.3 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, slanted in just outside off, Watson plants his front foot across and drives it to mid on

68.2 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, pitched up on off stump, Watson clips it to mid wicket

68.1 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, fuller length ball on off stump, Watson drives it to mid on

Stuart Broad [17.0-4-46-3] is back into the attack

67.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump, it stops on Rogers as he goes back and looks to turn it to mid wicket, the ball goes a bit uppishly but it lands in front of the fielder

67.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, quick and straight delivery just outside off, Rogers drives it to backward point

67.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, tossed up delivery on off stump, Rogers pats it to backward point

67.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flatter delivery angled in on the middle and leg stump, Rogers goes on the backfoot and defends it

67.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, quicker delivery on middle stump, Rogers pushes at it and gets an inside edge that rolls to short mid wicket

67.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Rogers defends it off the front foot

Slip and silly point in place as Swann continues.

Drinks are on the field. Once again, this hour has belonged to Australia. Rogers is nearing a ton while Watson is doing a splendid job.

66.6 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, full ball on off stump, Watson defends it back to the bowler

66.5 Anderson to Shane Watson, 2 runs, short of length delivery but angled in on leg stump, Watson works it to deep backward square leg for a couple

66.4 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, full in length delivery close to the off stump, Watson solidly blocks it back to the bowler

66.3 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, nicely fielded by Swann, fuller length ball and snaking back in sharply just outside off, Watson flicks it neatly but Swann at mid wicket falls to his right to stop it

66.2 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, good length ball just outside off, Watson gets forward and blocks it

66.1 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, short in length delivery just outside off, Watson stays back to defend it to point

65.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, in the air but safe, mighty close call for the left hander, this delivery is angled in on middle stump, Rogers goes back and looks to work it to mid wicket, the ball takes the leading edge but luckily for Rogers, it lands safely just in front of Broad at mid on, Michael Clarke heaves a huge sigh of relief from the dressing room

65.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, this delivery breaks away just outside off, Rogers taps it to the off side

65.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, this delivery is short outside off, Rogers slaps it to backward point but straight to the fielder, had he placed it better he would have reached his ton

65.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, FOUR, Rogers is putting away the full toss comfortably here in Durham, Rogers latches onto this rare gift from Swann and he careesses it to the deep extra cover fence

65.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, loopy delivery angled in on middle stump, Rogers plunges forward and defends it

64.6 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, short of a good length ball just outside off, Watson dabs it to point and the ball bounces awkwardly in front of the fielder

64.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, Anderson comes round the wicket and gets this full delivery to swerve away outside off, Rogers lets it go

64.3 Anderson to Shane Watson, 1 run, good length ball angled in just outside off, Watson stays on the front foot and watches it carefully to work it to deep mid wicket, that ball came back in a fraction

64.2 Anderson to Shane Watson, FOUR, WHAM! That has been hit with immense brutality from Watson. Full ball and in the slot just outside off, Watson winds up and blasts it past Anderson and the ball screams away to the boundary straight down the ground, the ball just missed Anderson's left ankle

64.1 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, short in length delivery outside off, Watson hacks it to gully where Bell leaps to his right and stops it with one hand, sharp fielding

63.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, this delivery is looped up outside off, Rogers pats it wide of the silly point fielder positioned there and it rolls away to cover point

63.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, once again this flatter delivery kicks up just outside off, Rogers blocks it off the back foot

63.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, this quicker delivery skids on low just outside off, Rogers stays back and watches it carefully, he gets the bat down in time to defend it

63.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, knocked to the off side

63.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, it straightens and spits up a touch from the deck as Rogers stays forward to block it, the ball hits the bat high on the splice but it rolls away safely

63.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Rogers hangs back and defends it to point

62.6 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, Anderson continues to keep it full and outside off, Watson toe-ends the drive to point

62.5 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, pitched up delivery just outside off, Watson gets forward and drives it to mid off where Root dives to his right and stops it

62.4 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, punched to cover

62.3 Anderson to Shane Watson, FOUR, magnificent shot from Watson, Anderson overpitches this delivery just outside off, Watson bends the back leg and creams the drive past the gap at short extra cover and mid off for a boundary

62.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, 1 run, slightly fuller in length on off stump, Rogers twirls his wrists nicely and whips it to deep square leg

62.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, good length ball speared across just outside off, Rogers dabs it to cover

Slip and gully in place as Anderson continues.

61.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, 1 run, this delivery straightens a touch outside off, Rogers pushes it to cover and hares through for a single

61.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, Swann gets this delivery to drift in slightly on off stump, Rogers is solid in defence

61.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, short in length delivery pushed through on off stump, Rogers stays back and taps it to short leg

59.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, superb delivery from Swann, angled in just outside off, it grips the surface and breaks away sharply as Rogers presses forward and tries to defend it, the ball goes past the edge and Prior whips the bails off in a flash, the keeper was very confident that he had got his man, replays show that Rogers' back foot was lifted for a fraction but he had got it back in time

Third umpire called for here. It is for a stumping against Rogers. Prior is very confident. Has Rogers' dragged the back foot back in time? Has the foot lifted for a moment? His back foot is grounded and Rogers is SAFE.

59.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, this delivery is short in length on the middle and leg stump, Rogers goes on the backfoot and turns it to square leg

59.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, quicker ball angled in on middle stump, Rogers defends it back to the bowler

59.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Rogers defends it

59.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, 3 runs, quicker ball but Swann slides it on the pads, Rogers uses the pace and glances it to fine leg for three easy runs

58.6 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, this bumper is hurled in hard onto the pitch and it climbs up, Watson does not play at it

58.5 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, 1 run, good length ball but a bit too straight on the middle and leg stump line, Rogers clips it to deep square leg

58.4 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 1 run, short ball on the middle and leg stump line, Watson gets on top of the bounce and swivels to pull it to long leg, that is now the 100 run stand between these two, superb effort

58.3 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, angled in on off stump, Watson plants his front foot across and works it to short mid wicket

58.2 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, fuller length ball on off stump, Watson lunges forward and defends it to mid on

58.1 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, short of length ball on off stump, Watson turns it to shortish mid wicket

57.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, FOUR, superbly played by Rogers, quick and full delivery just outside off, Rogers angles the bat and carves the drive past the backward point fielder who dives over to his right, it goes away to the deep boundary, this is now Rogers' highest score in Tests

57.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flighted delivery on off stump, Rogers smothers it down onto the pitch

57.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Rogers pats it to the off side

57.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, quicker delivery on off stump, Rogers dead-bats it down onto the pitch

57.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, this delivery is slightly short on the middle and leg stump, Rogers goes back and whips it, the ball ricochets off Bell at short leg and rolls to square leg

57.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flat and straight delivery on middle stump, Rogers gets forward and bunts it to mid on

Slip and short leg in place.

56.6 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, Bresnan again shortens the length just outside off, Watson hangs back and blocks it

56.5 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, this bouncer goes a bit too high over Watson's head, he does not play at it

56.4 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, 1 run, fuller length ball on the pads, Rogers flicks it to wide mid on where Broad dives to his left and stops it

56.3 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 1 run, length ball angled in on middle stump, Watson stays on the front foot and works it to deep square leg to notch up his 20th Test fifty and 8th against England, more importantly, it is his first fifty after 12 innings, his last fifty was against Sri Lanka during the Boxing Day Test in 2012

56.2 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, punched back to Bresnan

56.1 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, good length ball speared in on off stump, Watson defends it to mid on

55.5 Swann to Shane Watson, no run, quick delivery and short in length just outside off, Watson defends it off the back foot

55.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, 1 run, angled in on the pads, Rogers whips it to deep square leg

55.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flatter delivery drifting in on off stump, Rogers gets forward and stabs at it, the ball goes off the inside edge to mid wicket

55.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, this delivery breaks away sharply outside off, Rogers guides it to backward point

55.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flatter delivery pushed through on off stump, Rogers goes back and pats it to mid on

Graeme Swann [5.0-2-9-0] is back into the attack

This is now Shane Watson's highest score in this Ashes series.

54.6 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 2 runs, oops, Bresnan tumbles on his followthrough and lands this delivery short just outside off, Watson chops it hard into the ground and the fielder at gully palms it away to third man for a couple

54.5 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, full ball and Bresnan probes away on the off stump line, Watson covers the line and knocks it to the leg side

Only one slip in place now.

54.4 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, short of a good length ball just outside off, Watson turns it to short mid wicket

54.3 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, back of a length delivery close to the off stump, Watson defends it

54.2 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, 1 run, short of length ball on the middle and leg stump line, Rogers tucks it to deep backward square leg

54.1 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 1 run, good length ball on off stump, Watson plonks forward and pats it to mid on for an ambled single

53.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, a low full toss just outside off, Rogers bunts it to cover where Bresnan slides to his left and stops it

53.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, drilled down to mid off

The umpires are checking the ball. They are checking whether it has gone out of shape. Umpire Tony Hill thinks it is fine and he throws it back to Broad.

53.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, good length ball on off stump, Rogers tucks it to mid wicket

53.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump line, it jags away sharply as Rogers leaves it

53.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Rogers digs it out to mid off, this time Pietersen fires the throw straight into Prior's mitts

53.1 Broad to Shane Watson, 1 run, poor fielding from Pietersen, full pitched ball just outside off, Watson presents the full face of the bat and drills it back to the bowler, Broad shows off his football skills as he kicks it away to mid on, Pietersen has a shy at the striker's end and the ball ricochets off the stumps to the on side, they steal a single

52.6 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, FOUR, that has been mauled by Rogers, Bresnan drags the length slightly short just outside off, Rogers stays on the front foot and muscles the pull shot to the deep mid wicket fence

52.5 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, this delivery is on a yorker length just outside off, Rogers squeezes it back to the bowler

52.4 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, this delivery is speared in from round the wicket just outside off, Rogers lets it go, once again the bowlers are getting sharp movement both off the seam and off the deck

52.3 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 3 runs, nicely played by Watson, but once again playing across the line but be a bit risky on this deck, this length ball is again on the middle and off stump line, Watson plants his front foot forward and he has to play across the front pad, he whips it wide of Anderson at mid on and it rolls to wide long on for three runs

52.2 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, angling in and keeping it close to the off stump, Watson defends it diligently

52.1 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, good length ball and around the off stump, Watson gets forward and blocks it back to the bowler

51.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, good length ball and straight on middle stump, Rogers defends it solidly

51.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, back of a length delivery on off stump, Rogers defends it back to the bowler

51.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, 2 runs, fuller length ball but Broad floats it on the pads, Rogers whippily flicks it to deep square leg for a brace

51.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, good length ball angled across just outside off, it seams away sharply as Rogers has a feel for the delivery and gets beaten all ends up

51.2 Broad to Shane Watson, 1 run, short ball angled in on leg stump, Watson swivels and thumps the pull to fine leg but he finds the fielder

51.1 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, full ball angled in just outside off, Watson uncertainly taps at it and gets an inside edge onto the back foot

50.6 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, back of a length delivery and probing away around the off stump, Rogers pushes it to backward point

50.5 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, short of length ball and on the off stump line, Rogers knocks it to point

50.4 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, good length ball just outside off, Rogers presses forward and goes for the drive through cover but he toe-ends it

50.3 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, short of length ball around the off stump zone, Rogers lets it go

50.2 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Rogers is solid in defence

50.1 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, Bresnan stays round the wicket and slants this length delivery in just outside off, it stays a bit low and Rogers bunts it back to the bowler

49.6 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, back of a length delivery angled in and it holds its line outside off, Watson hangs back and blocks it to the off side

49.5 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, good length ball close to the off stump channel, Watson defends it to point

49.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, full and straight delivery from Broad, Rogers leans into the stroke and punchily drives it back to Broad who stops it with his right boot on his followthrough

Two slips and a gully in place.

49.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, good length ball on middle stump, Rogers nudges it to shortish mid wicket

Rogers is not happy with some movement behind the sightscreen.

49.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, full pitched ball slanted across on middle and off, Rogers pushes it to mid off

Stuart Broad [14.0-4-41-3] is back into the attack

Right, Broad vs Rogers. The slugfest resumes.

48.6 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, Bresnan keeps the length full and around the off stump, Watson drives it to cover

48.5 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, pitched up just outside off, Watson lunges forward and dabs it to mid on

48.4 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, that is a good ball from Bresnan, this delivery pitches on a length just outside off, it darts back in sharply off the deck but Watson watches it carefully and leaves it

48.3 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, this full delivery is angled in on off stump, Watson defends it to cover

48.2 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 2 runs, fuller in length delivery on middle and off, Watson plants his front foot across and works it to deep square leg for a couple, smart running

48.1 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, leg byes, 1 run, Bresnan comes round the wicket and slants this back of a length delivery in on leg stump, Rogers looks to work it to fine leg but it rolls off the thigh pad

Welcome back for the final session. Bresnan to start off with three slips and a gully.

Australia will be very happy with their proceedings in this session. They scored 73 runs for the loss of Steve Smith. Rogers and Watson saw off some excellent bowling and then played carefully to keep their wickets intact. England will have to do better in the post tea session. They will have to quickly break this partnership to get back in this game. The match is poised nicely, join us back in a short while for the final session.

47.6 Swann to Shane Watson, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Watson defends well and carries his bat to tea

47.5 Swann to Shane Watson, no run, gets across this quicker delivery and turns it to mid-wicket

47.4 Swann to Shane Watson, no run, flatter delivery on the leg stump, Watson mistimes the flick back to the bowler

Goes round the wicket.

47.3 Swann to Shane Watson, no run, floated up outside off stump, Watson plants his front foot forward and blocks

47.2 Swann to Shane Watson, no run, slower through the air this time, Watson waits and defends well

47.1 Swann to Shane Watson, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Watson leans forward and blocks well

46.6 Bresnan to Shane Watson, byes, 1 run, short delivery climbs high but goes down the leg side, Watson pulls out of the shot and Prior could not grab it cleanly

46.5 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, defends very close to the pad, the ball swung in late from length, but Watson had it covered

41.5 Jonathan Trott to Chris Rogers, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, pitched outside the line of leg stump, Rogers tries to work it to the onside but misses, it strikes him high on the pads as well, umpire Hill wasn't interested in England's appeal at all

37.5 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, covers the inswing and defends the length ball back to the bowler

37.4 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, 1 run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Rogers flicks it to backward square leg

37.3 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, waits for the length ball to come and defends well from the crease

37.2 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Rogers defends off the back foot

37.1 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, short delivery just outside off stump, Rogers ducks under it comfortably. Is there a change of plan from England? First bouncer after a long time

36.6 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, a solid front foot defence. Covers the line of this length ball on the off stump and plays well. Always a good feeling for a batsman to play a good front foot defence

36.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, 1 run, full delivery on the stumps, Rogers watchfully turns it to mid wicket

36.4 Anderson to Shane Watson, 1 run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Watson turns it to backward square leg

36.3 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, length ball down the leg side, Watson misses the flick, it wobbles to the right of Prior after passing the batsman

36.2 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, leans forward and pushes the full ball to point and yells out of loud 'wait' to his partner

36.1 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, goes closer to the stumps and shapes the length ball away from Watson, he comes on the frontfoot and blocks well

35.6 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 1 run, good thinking from Bresnan, bowled the previous ones outside off stump and brought this back in, Watson was slightly across the stumps as he tries to drive it to mid on, in the end he does well

35.5 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, comes on the frontfoot and blocks the fullish delivery to point

35.3 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, fullish delivery angling into the right hander, Watson comes on the frontfoot and defends well

35.2 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, 1 run, allows the length ball to come and turns it to short mid wicket

35.1 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, full and down the leg side, Rogers misses the flick. A fine tickle on that could have been a boundary

Tim Bresnan [7.0-2-27-1] is back into the attack

Drinks are on the field now

34.6 Anderson to Shane Watson, FOUR, this is an even more authoritative shot from Watson. Short of a length delivery just outside off stump, Watson stays on the front foot and pulls it with power to the deep mid wicket fence

34.5 Anderson to Shane Watson, FOUR, what is it with Pietersen fielding in the deep? He did the difficult part of it to cover the distance, but just couldn't manage to stop the ball. Anderson feeds Watson down the leg side, he flicks it firmly past square leg and picks up a boundary

34.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, the inside edge has saved the day for Rogers. Good length delivery nips back into Rogers, he tries to works it into the onside and gets gets lucky as the ball takes the edge before hitting him in line with the stumps

34.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, this length ball takes off from the deck and catches Rogers high on the thigh pad, no harm done though

34.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, fullish delivery on the off stump, Rogers stays in the crease and pushes it into the off side

33.6 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Watson defends off the back foot

33.5 Broad to Shane Watson, FOUR, there is that famous Shane Watson get-across-the-line-flick shot. The line from Broad was down the leg side and that enabled Watson to forget the LBW and go for the shot. The ball thuds into the ropes at deep mid wicket

33.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, 1 run, moves forward to this full ball and softly drives it past a diving Bell at short extra cover

33.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Rogers defends off the back foot

33.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, full on the pads, the flick was on, Rogers plays and gets an inside edge back onto his pads. Missed out on a scoring opportunity

33.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, 2 runs, squares up Rogers with a length ball that nips away, soft bottom hand enabled the outside edge to roll along the ground to third man

32.6 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, much straighter from Anderson, Watson comes on the frontfoot and defends the length ball easily

32.5 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, this time covers the off stump and leaves the length ball to Prior

32.4 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, goes for a risky drive at the outswinger, but finds cover. The length was nice and full to be driven but the movement could have got him into trouble

32.3 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, he wants to get his eye in, watches the full ball closely and shoulders arms

32.2 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, plays inside the line of this fullish delivery and leaves it to the keeper

31.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Rogers leaves it for the keeper

31.5 Broad to Shane Watson, leg byes, 3 runs, huge shout for LBW, not given. Watson just manages to get outside the line of the off stump, the ball nips back sharply and surprises Watson, he tries to defend and it rolls off the pad to third man. Anyway the ball was not hitting the stumps

31.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, 1 run, Rogers got into a bit of tangle. The short of a length delivery nips back sharply, Rogers was looking to leave and makes a late call to defend, he gets an inside edge and rolls past the stumps to fine leg

31.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, this one swings away from Rogers from a fuller length, he watches the ball sail through to the keeper

31.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Rogers gets behind the line and defends

30.6 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, nice and straight on the stumps, Watson covers the stumps and blocks well

30.5 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, a touch fuller this time outside off stump, Watson doesn't offer a shot

30.4 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, tests him with another good length ball, Watson watches the ball sail into the keeper's gloves

30.3 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, length outside off stump, Watson makes a late call to leave the ball

30.2 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, looking for that LBW against Watson. The batsman gets across and just manages to turn the full delivery into the on-side

30.1 Anderson to Shane Watson, no run, comes on the frontfoot and defends the length ball to point

James Anderson [8.0-3-24-0] is back into the attack

29.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, full and going away from the left-hander, asking Rogers to go for the drive, but he doesn't want to risk this and lets it go through to Prior

29.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, watches the length ball closely onto the bat and defends it towards mid on

29.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, full delivery on the off stump, defended straight back to the bowler

29.3 Broad to Shane Watson, 3 runs, Watson defends very late with an angled bat and sends this past gully, the ball rolls to third man, Bairstow gives chase but cannot prevent the batsman from taking the third run

29.2 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, this is a fine delivery, comes in with the angle from over the wicket and nips away off the deck to beat Watson's defence

29.1 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Watson shoulders arms

28.6 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, FOUR, outside edge again, this time along the ground past the slip cordon. Shapes this back into the left-hander from length, Rogers defends and gets lucky as the ball races away to the third man fence

28.5 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, England hitting consistent areas against Rogers. Another one that pitches on a length just outside off stump and shapes away, Rogers leaves it

28.4 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, covers the off stump and leaves the length ball to the keeper

28.3 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, 2 runs, full and swinging away from the left-hander, Rogers drives it to sweeper cover

28.2 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty again, Rogers shoulders arms

28.1 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, left alone

27.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, 1 run, is that a dropped catch? Anyway, Rogers gets to his 3rd Test fifty. Yes Swann has dropped Rogers at second slip. He tried to grab the ball diving to his right, it would have carried to Cook at first slip but Swann spills and deflects it to fine leg. A fine over from Broad, he had Rogers driving again and almost had him

27.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, FOUR, not the best of deliveries. Full and down the leg side, Rogers flicks it along the ground to fine leg and gets close to his fifty

27.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, another one, almost similar to the previous ball and a similar result. Broad just needed a bit of luck to find the outside edge. Rogers is facing some trouble with the away swinging ball

27.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, fantastic delivery. Full delivery shaping away from Rogers, he was drawn into the drive, the movement beats the batsman comprehensively who is very lucky not to nick that

27.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, doesn't want to risk this short of length delivery angling away from the left hander, plays inside the line of the ball and lets it go

26.6 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, almost squares him up with a full ball that shapes away very late, Watson wants to go through the onside but gets a soft leading edge

26.5 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, dropped. How crucial is this going to be? Full around the off stump, Watson doesn't control his drive, hits it uppishly and Bresnan tries to grab it with his left hand, but spills it

26.4 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, sprays this down the leg side, Watson misses out on the flick

26.3 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, the leg-cutter from Bresnan and Watson had no clue about that. Short of a length delivery outside off stump, nips away sharply and almost drew Watson into the poke

26.2 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Watson punches it off the back foot

26.1 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, a very very loose shot from Watson, almost threw it away. Length ball wide outside off stump, Watson drives away from the body and almost kisses the ball. Bresnan has a few words to say to Watson

25.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, way outside off stump, Rogers just watches Prior's glovework

25.5 Broad to Shane Watson, 1 run, length ball angling into the right hander, Watson flicks it to long leg

25.3 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, appeal for LBW, but the umpire is not interested. Brings this back into the right-hander from wide of the crease, Watson comes on the frontfoot to defend, he gets it in the middle of the bat, England thought it hit the pad first but the ball never made contact with the pad

25.2 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, the outswinger goes very wide from length, Watson doesn't offer a shot

25.1 Broad to Shane Watson, no run, nice and full outside off stump, Watson lunges forward and shoulders arms

24.6 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 1 run, just manages to get his bat down in time to defend the short of length delivery, it nipped back sharply and Watson gets an inside edge that rolls just beside the pitch off his pads

24.5 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, length delivery outside off stump, Watson covers the stumps and watches the ball sail into the hands of the keeper

24.4 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 2 runs, movement into the right-hander but Bresnan bowls this on the leg stump, Watson flicks it to fine leg

24.3 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Watson comes on the frontfoot and defends the incoming delivery

24.2 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, 3 runs, waits for the full ball, comes on the frontfoot and drives with an angled bat between cover and point, Bairstow gives chase and saves one

24.1 Bresnan to Shane Watson, 1 run, strays on the leg stump, Watson easily works it to backward square leg and gets off the mark

23.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, just the line the three slip fielders would want Broad to bowl, Rogers watches the length ball closely and leaves it

23.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, takes this away from the left-hander from length, the ball jags away off the deck, Rogers takes his bat out of the way and leaves it

23.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, another good length delivery outside off stump, Rogers plays inside the line of the ball and leaves it

23.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no ball, oversteps as he delivers this length ball on the off stump, Rogers defends well from the crease

23.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, this is a fine delivery from Broad and a fantastic save by Prior behind the stumps. Good length delivery angling away from the right hander, it nips away as well, Rogers tries to poke and misses, the ball wobbles away and Prior had to stretch till second slip to take the ball

23.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, shout for caught behind, not given. Full and wide outside off stump, Rogers tries to squeeze it out, doesn't make contact and the bat hit the ground as the England fielders went up for the catch

22.6 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, plays inside the line of this good length delivery outside off stump and leaves it

22.5 Bresnan to Shane Watson, no run, a good first ball to the newcomer. This one comes in with the angle into the right-hander, Watson defends well from the crease

Shane Watson, right handed bat, comes to the crease

22.4 Bresnan to Steven Smith, out Caught by Prior!! Smith will not be happy with himself. Excellent thinking from the bowler to take this away from the right-hander after bowling the incoming delivery the previous ball, Smith comes on the frontfoot and looks to defend, but the late movement does him and he gets a thick outside edge which goes low to Prior, he does well to move forward and take the catch. Good start for England after the break. Steven Smith c Prior b Bresnan 17(34) [4s-3]

Bresnan to Steven Smith, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

22.3 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, another delivery that doesn't bounce much. The ball comes into the right-hander from length, but it was outside off stump to allow Smith to leave that

22.2 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, 1 run, strays on the pads, Rogers flicks it to fine leg. First runs in the session

22.1 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, length ball angling away from the left hander, Chris Rogers leaves it for the keeper

Tim Bresnan [3.0-1-13-0] is back into the attack

21.6 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, end of a good first over from Broad. Full and just outside off stump again, Smith leans forward and drives it to mid off

21.5 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, surprisingly, this full ball keeps very low and goes on the bounce to Prior who does well to grab the ball

21.4 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, tests him with a fullish delivery outside off stump, Smith covers the off stump and shoulders arms

21.3 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, nice and full outside off stump, this one doesn't move much, Smith comes on the frontfoot and blocks well

21.2 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, goes for the outswinger this time, Smith reaches out and drives the full ball towards mid off

21.1 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, starts off with a full delivery that shapes back into the right-hander, Smith defends well off the back foot

Welcome back for what promises to be a riveting post lunch session. There is still a lot of cloud cover around to keep the seamers interested. The players make their way out to the centre. Here we go for the first ball.

Lunch on Day 2. Another fine session comes to an end. Runs were scored at a pretty brisk pace and the wickets fell at regular intervals as well. Broad was outstanding as he picked up all the wickets to fall. Rogers has led the counter punch admirably well, he survived twice on 20, once for an LBW call and the other for a caught behind. He has made the most of it as he reached 41. Smith has looked solid at the other end, and the visitors will hope for more from them once play restarts at 13:40 local time.

20.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flighted and on off, Rogers gets a big stride forward and blocks

20.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, Swann drops this one slightly shorter, Rogers gets behind the line and defends it

20.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, Swann gives this one plenty of air, Rogers gets well forward and drives it to cover

20.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flighted and on off, Rogers gets well forward and defends it

20.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, pushed through by Swann, Rogers lunges forward and blocks

20.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flighted and on off, Rogers gets well forward and defends it

19.6 Anderson to Steven Smith, FOUR, lovely shot, Anderson overpitches as he searches for swing, Smith leans into the drive, gets it right of the middle of the bat and spilits the gap past extra cover for a boundary

19.5 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, tad fuller and well wide outside off, Smith watches it sail through to the keeper

19.4 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Smith moves across and defends it

19.3 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, short of a length outside off and shaping away, another easy leave for the batsman

19.2 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

19.1 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, short and wide from Anderson, Smith reaches out for the cut, can't beat the fielder at gully though

18.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, FOUR, nicely played by Rogers , another full toss from Swann, Rogers gets a big stride forward and drives it past mid-wicket, no need to run for those

18.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, slower and on off, Rogers gets a big stride forward and blocks

18.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, tossed up and on off, Rogers gets well forward and defends it towards cover

18.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, Swann drifts this one well outside off, Rogers goes for the drive, it was in the air for a while before dropping in front of point

18.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, Swann gives this one more air and gets it to turn across Rogers, he gets behind the line and defends it

18.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, tossed up and on off, Rogers lunges forward and defends it

17.6 Anderson to Steven Smith, FOUR, full and wide from Anderson, that was there to be driven, Smith was late on the shot, gets a thick edge that squirts behind point and races away to the fence for a boundary

17.5 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, on a good length outside off and holding its line, Smith does not need to play those, left alone

17.4 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, Smith covers the line and lets it go

17.3 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, full and angling into Smith, he moves across and drives it to mid-on

17.2 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, Smith covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

17.1 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, on a good length outside off and holding its line, left alone

16.6 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, Swann tosses one on the pads, Rogers gets back and tucks it towards the onside

16.5 Swann to Chris Rogers, FOUR, easy pickings for Rogers, a juicy shin high full toss from Swann, Rogers gets forward and whips it away past mid-wicket for a boundary

16.4 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, Swann drops one slightly short and gets it to drift away from Swann, nudged towards the off-side

16.3 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, floated and on off, Rogers gets well forward and defends it

16.2 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, tossed up and on off, Rogers gets behind the line and defends it

16.1 Swann to Chris Rogers, no run, flighted and on off, Rogers lunges forward and defends it

Graeme Swann, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

15.6 Anderson to Steven Smith, 2 runs, more runs for Smith, this was a back of a length delivery and just outside off, Smith stands tall and punches it in the gap through cover point for a brace

15.5 Anderson to Steven Smith, FOUR, lovely shot, Anderson loses his line and strays one on Smith's pads, he waits on it and clips it in front of square on the onside, races away to the fence in a hurry

15.4 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, on a good length and angling back into Smith, he gets a big stride forward and defends it

15.3 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, tad fuller and in that channel outside off, defended towards point

15.2 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, short of a length outside off and shaping away, Smith does not need to play those, left alone

15.1 Anderson to Steven Smith, no run, a gentle loosener from Anderson, full and wide outside off, left alone

James Anderson [5.0-3-10-0] is back into the attack

14.6 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, short of a length outside off and shaping away, left alone

14.5 Bresnan to Steven Smith, byes, 1 run, wrong line from Bresnan,slants one well down leg, Smith lets it go. Prior can't collect it cleanly either, concedes a bye

14.4 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, tad fuller and slanting away from that off-stump channel, Smith gets behind the line and defends it

14.3 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, full and in that channel outside off, Smith gets well forward and defends it

14.2 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, Bresnan shortens his length and gets one to angle back into Smith, defended with a straight bat

14.1 Bresnan to Steven Smith, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Smith gets behind the line and defends it

13.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Rogers allows the come to come into him and defends it with soft hands towards point

13.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, cracking delivery from Broad, pitched on a length just outside off, draws Rogers into the forward push before zipping past the outside edge

13.4 Broad to Steven Smith, 3 runs, Smith is off and running, this was full and angling onto his pads, he gets inside the line and clips it wide of KP at mid-on. He gives chase and hauls the ball back in just before the ropes

13.3 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, another sighter for Smith and he lets it go

13.2 Broad to Steven Smith, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

Steven Smith, right handed bat, comes to the crease

13.1 Broad to Michael Clarke, out Caught by Alastair Cook!! Very loose from Clarke, huge wicket for Broad. This was well pitched up and moves away a fraction, Clarke stays rooted to his crease and aims an extravagant drive, gets a thick outside edge towards 1st slip. The ball was travelling, but Cook takes a head high catch with ease. Broad gets his 3rd wicket and Australia are in some bother now. Michael Clarke c Alastair Cook b Broad 6(18) [4s-1]

Broad to Michael Clarke, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

12.6 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, full and in that corridor outside off, Rogers gets forward on the drive, the bat turns in his hands and ends up getting an inside edge towards the onside

12.5 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, FOUR, fab shot, tad fuller and on off, Rogers leans forward, presents the straight bat and caresses it back past the bowler. Anderson gives chase from mid-off, but the ball wins the race in the end

12.4 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, on a good length outside off and shaping away, left alone

12.3 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, FOUR, lovely shot, Bresnan slants one on the pads, Rogers gets inside the line and clips it past mid-wicket. KP gets across from the deep, puts in the slide and lets the ball go through his legs to concede the boundary

12.2 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, back of a length and on the stumps, Rogers moves across and defends it

12.1 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, no run, short of a length and on off, Rogers was looking to work it towards the onside, gets turned around as the ball squirts towards the off-side

11.6 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, jaffa, superb bowling from Broad, this was pitched up in that corridor just outside off, straightens a tad, draws Clarke forward into the defensive push before shaping away from the outside edge

11.5 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, this was full and angling back into Clarke, he looked to flick and missed, the ball hit him well outside leg, no way was the ball hitting the stumps

Another loud appeal for LBW, this time Cook will not be fooled by Broad's antics. No review

11.4 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, fuller length delivery and on off, Clarke gets forward and defends it

11.3 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, on a length and angling back into Clarke, he gets behind the line and defends it

11.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, 1 run, Broad drifts one on the pads, flicked away behind square for a single

11.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Rogers moves across and defends it

10.6 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, 3 runs, too straight from Bresnan, Rogers moves across and clips it in front of square, KP runs across from deep square leg and keeps them down to three runs

10.5 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, 1 run, on a length and just outside off, Clarke plays with an open face and guides it behind gully. Bairstow gives chase and keeps them down to a single

10.4 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, another easy leave for the batsman

10.3 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, pitched up outside off and going straight on, Clarke covers the stumps, lifts his bat and lets it go

10.2 Bresnan to Michael Clarke, no run, fuller length delivery and shaping away slightly, Clarke shuffles across and defends it

10.1 Bresnan to Chris Rogers, 1 run, on a length and just outside off, Rogers works it towards square leg for a single

Tim Bresnan, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Drinks are on the field now. Absorbing cricket all around. The ball is doing tricks and the batsmen have found it difficult to survive.

9.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, fuller length delivery and on off, Rogers gets well forward and drives it to mid-off

9.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, nice bowling from Broad, pitched up on a length around off and seams away sharply, Rogers is turned inside out as he looked to defend and misses

9.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, short of a length outside off and shaping away, easy leave for the batsman

9.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, lovely bowling from Broad, this was full and shaping away from the left hander, Rogers has to play at that, gets beaten by the movement and is lucky not to have edged it

9.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, tad fuller and on off, Rogers moves across and defends it towards the onside

8.6 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, on a good length outside off and holding its line, left alone

8.5 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, tad fuller and shaping away, Clarke covers for the swing, opens the face of the bat and guides it towards point

8.4 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Clarke leans forward and drives it towards cover

8.3 Anderson to Michael Clarke, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Clarke is happy to let it go

The English fielders were jumping up and down when replays suggested that the ball was hitting the stumps, they were in for a rude shock when the final decision came.

7.6 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, Rogers survives since umpire Hill gave him for a caught behind. Cook is not all that chuffed with the call, he has a word with Hill. This was pitched on middle and shapes away slightly, Rogers was looking to drive, misses and the ball hits the flap of his pads on the way to the keeper. Prior went for the catch, replays suggested that there was no bat on that and the ball was just about kissing the outer half of the off-stump. Since Hill felt that it was not LBW, he upholds the umpire's call in favour of the batsman. Now, Clarke has a word with the umpire. The other umpire, Dar is quick to come over and has a word or two.

Rogers has been given out. He wants a review There is a noise as the ball went past the bat. HotSpot shows that the ball hit Chris Rogers' back pad. So, he is definitely not caught behind? But is he out LBW? We will need to see the Hawk-Eye. Umpire's call is the verdict, NOT OUT is the call. Rogers survives

7.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, FOUR, lovely shot, this was pitched up and just outside off, Rogers gets forward, drives it on the up and beats the fielder at cover point for a boundary

7.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, England lose their 1st review, this was pitched well outside leg and went straight on, Rogers fell over as he looked to flick and missed. Broad was vociferous with his appeal, umpire Hill says NO and the bowler forces Cook to waste one of their reviews

Loud shout for LBW. Broad was adamant and forces his captain to review it. Has the ball pitched outside leg? Nothing on the Hotspot. Pitched well outside leg, poor call for a review

7.4 Broad to Michael Clarke, no ball, 1 run, much better from Clarke, comes well forward to a pitched up ball, covers for the movement and blocks it wide of cover for a single

7.3 Broad to Michael Clarke, FOUR, almost another wicket, this was pitched up on off and nips back in slightly, Clarke was pushing forward on the defensive shot, gets an inside edge that whizzes past the leg stump. Broad has his hand on his head in despair

7.2 Broad to Michael Clarke, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Clarke gets forward and defends it towards the off-side

7.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, 1 run, back of a length and just outside off, Rogers works it wide of cover for a single

6.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, 1 run, close shave for Rogers , this was full and swinging back into him, he was looking to drive, ends up playing away from his body, gets an inside edge that brushes past the leg stump

6.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, fuller length delivery and swinging back into Rogers, looking to catch him in his crease, he does well and defends it towards the onside

6.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, FOUR, nicely played by Rogers, this was full and swinging into his pads, he gets across and helps it along ist way, the fine leg is very square and the ball races away to the fence in a hurry

6.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, FOUR, edged and four, to be fair for Rogers, he played it very late and managed to keep it all along the carpet. This was pitched up and in that channel outside off, Rogers brings his bat down late, gets the edge that goes through the gap between third slip and gully

6.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, leg byes, 2 runs, too straight from Anderson, Rogers looks to flick and misses, the ball races away off the pads and past the keeper for a brace

6.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Rogers moves across and defends it

Michael Clarke, right handed bat, comes to the crease

5.6 Broad to Khawaja, out Caught by Prior!! Broad strikes once again with the last ball of his over, he now has a double strike. This was pitched up and shaping away from off, Khawaja was looking to leave it, the ball just about finds the toe of the bat on the way to the keeper. No doubts about the dismissal, umpire Hill raises his fingers and a disconsolate Khawaja walks off. Khawaja c Prior b Broad 0(6)

Broad to Khawaja, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Khawaja has been given OUT caught, he is walking

5.5 Broad to Khawaja, no run, short of a length and on the stumps, Khawaja moves across and defends it towards the onside

5.4 Broad to Khawaja, no run, nicely played by Khawaja, gets solidly behind a well pitched up ball and defends it back towards the bowler

5.3 Broad to Khawaja, no run, lovely ball from Broad , this was pitched up in that channel outside off, draws Khawaja forward before nipping away, Khawaja has to play at that, lucky that he did not get a nick on that

5.2 Broad to Khawaja, no run, Broad drifts one on the pads, Khawaja looks to flick and misses, gets hit high on the pads

5.1 Broad to Khawaja, no run, on a good length outside off and shaping away, Khawaja watches it all along and lets it go

4.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Rogers moves across and defends it towards cover point

4.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, full and on the pads, Rogers allows the ball to swing and tucks it towards mid-wicket

4.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, on a good length outside off and shaping away, Rogers covers for the movement, lifts his bat and lets it go

4.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, tad fuller and on that off-stump line, Rogers moves across and defends it

4.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, Anderson shortens his length and gets this one to slant across the left hander, left alone

4.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Rogers moves across and defends it

Usman Khawaja, left handed bat, comes to the crease

3.6 Broad to Warner, out Bowled!! Broad has got the 1st wicket. Perfect delivery for the left hander, this was pitched up and nips back in ever so slightly into the left hander. Warner was caught in two minds, he was about to leave but makes a late decision to play at that. The ball sneaks through the tiny gap between bat and pad and hit the top of off-stump. Early strike for England, they needed this after a modest score in their 1st innings. Warner b Broad 3(7)

Broad to Warner, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

3.5 Broad to Chris Rogers, 3 runs, more runs for Rogers, this was full and swinging onto his pads, he gets inside the line and clips it in front of square. Trott has a long way to go from fine leg, does well to stop the boundary in the end

3.4 Broad to Chris Rogers, 2 runs, tad too short from Broad, allows Rogers to stay back and clips him behind square for a brace

3.3 Broad to Warner, 3 runs, nice way to get going, this was full and just outside off, Warner leans forward and drives it with an open face, splits the gap between cover and extra cover, runs hard and gets back for the third run

3.2 Broad to Warner, leg byes, 2 runs, too straight from Broad, ends up drifting onto Warner's pads, he looks to flick and misses, the ball runs off the pads and past the keeper for a couple of leg byes

3.1 Broad to Warner, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Warner gets behind the line and defends it

2.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, good length from Anderson, pitches this one full and just outside off, Rogers takes a half step forward as he looked to drive, gets an inside edge onto the pads, so nearly could have dragged it back onto the stumps

2.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, tad straighter and on the middle stump line, Rogers moves across and defends it towards mid-wicket

2.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, Anderson pitches this one fuller and gets it to hold its line, Rogers does not need to play at that though, left alone

2.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, tad fuller and in that channel outside off, Rogers covers for the movement and is happy to let it go through to the keeper

2.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and angling further away, Rogers covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

2.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, on a good length and on off, Rogers moves across and defends it towards the onside

1.6 Broad to Warner, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Warner stays right behind the line and defends it with a straight bat

1.5 Broad to Warner, no run, this one was pitched up and angles across the left hander, Warner is happy to watch it sail through to the keeper

1.4 Broad to Warner, no run, short of a length and angling into Warner, he looks to flick and is beaten by the extra bounce, takes it on his chest. Good start from Broad

1.3 Broad to Chris Rogers, leg byes, 1 run, too straight from Broad, Rogers looks to flick and misses, the ball rolls away off the pads for a leg bye

1.2 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, good leave from Rogers, this was a short of a length ball outside off and holds its line, Rogers moves across, lifts his bat and lets it go

1.1 Broad to Chris Rogers, no run, gentle loosener from Broad, slants one full and well down the leg side, Rogers looks to flick and misses

Stuart Broad, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Anderson to Chris Rogers, 1 run, fuller length delivery and nipping back into Rogers, he presses across and drives it wide of mid-on for a single

0.5 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Rogers gets forward, opens the face of the bat and drives it to the right of Bairstow at point. He moves across and saves some runs

0.4 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, nice variation from Anderson, this is the outswinger, pitches on middle and shapes away across Rogers. He was playing for one that nips back in, is squared up and gets a soft outside edge that does not carry through to the slip cordon

0.3 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, pitched up and holding its line on off, Rogers moves across and defends it with an angled bat

0.2 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, full and just a shade of movement back into Rogers, he moves across his stumps, covers for the movement and defends it towards the onside

0.1 Anderson to Chris Rogers, no run, hint of some late inswing for Anderson, pitched up and swinging back in from off, Rogers shuffles across and defends it towards the onside

Chris Rogers and Warner are at the crease. Chris Rogers is on strike. Anderson will open the attack

James Anderson will take the new ball. He has three slips and a gully in place.

The English players are out in the middle. Cook is having a pep talk with his men. Rogers and Warner are the openers for Australia.

Australia have wrapped up the tail very early indeed. More importantly, they did not concede any additional runs this morning. Bird got the ball to move both ways in what was an excellent 1st over. That should encourage Anderson when England come out into the field.

91.6 Bird to Anderson, out Bowled!! Cleaned up. Australia have taken the last wicket with no addition to the runs. This was pitched up on off, draws Anderson forward before jagging back in sharply, Anderson went for an ambitious drive, creates a huge gap between bat and pad. The ball sneaks through and rattles the timber. Terrific bowling from Bird. England have been bowled out for 238. Anderson b Bird 16(16) [4s-4]

Bird to Anderson, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

91.5 Bird to Anderson, no run, superb follow up delivery from Bird, this was pitched up and swings away from outside off, tempting Anderson into the drive, he goes hard on that and misses

Anderson has called for a new helmet. There is a dent that was created by the ball.

91.4 Bird to Anderson, no run, Anderson takes one on his helmet! This is a good start from Bird, bangs one short and on the stumps, Anderson took his eyes off the ball and takes a blow right on the temple. He looks shaken as he removes his helmet

91.3 Bird to Anderson, no run, on a good length and holding its line outside off, Anderson has to play at that, pushes down the wrong line and is beaten

91.2 Bird to Anderson, no run, tad fuller and holding its line on off, Anderson looks to drive, gets an inside edge onto the pads

91.1 Bird to Anderson, no run, beaut from Bird , this was pitched up and swings back in late into Anderson, he goes for an ambitious drive, the ball sneaks past the inside edge, misses the off-stump by a whisker

Jackson Bird [21.0-8-58-1] is back into the attack

90.6 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, short of a length and holding its line outside off, Bresnan is happy to let that go through

90.5 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, width from Siddle, Bresnan gets on top of the bounce and cuts it to the left of extra cover, the fielder dives and saves some runs

90.4 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, Siddle bangs one short and on the body, Bresnan drops his gloves and yanks away from the line

90.3 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, on a good length and swinging away from the right hander, Bresnan leans forward and drives it towards cover

90.2 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, tad fuller and in that channel just outside off, Bresnan prods forward and defends it with soft hands

90.1 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, short of a length and angling across the right hander, Bresnan watches it all along as it sails through to the keeper

Siddle will open for Australia. He has two slips and a gully in place.

Pristine surroundings around the Riverside stadium. It is bright and sunny as the players stoop out to the middle. How many runs will England add today?

Hello, and a warm welcome to one and all to Day 2 of the fourth Test between England and Australia. It was a disciplined Australian bowling on display yesterday and they were abetted by some poor shots from the English middle order. Alastair Cook grinded out a patient fifty, Trott missed his by one run and the final pair of Bresnan and Anderson made sure that the hosts were not bundled out on the first day. The pitch has been slow, but Lyon made most of the little help to grab 4 wickets. Australia will hope to take the last wicket as early as possible and then bat big in their first innings.

Australia will be very happy with their effort today. Resuming at 155/4 after the Tea break, England struggled for momentum and went into a shell. Bell departed to Lyon immediately in the first over after the break. Bairstow and Prior struggled against some disciplined Australian bowling. For once, Australia used the DRS properly as they got the crucial wicket of Prior. Lyon spun a web around them and finished the day with wonderful figures of 4/42 in 20 overs. England's batsmen fell to some poor shots but they had some good moments towards the end with Anderson and Bresnan ensuring that Australia's bowlers had one more day out in the park. Join us for more action tomorrow. Ciao!

89.6 Lyon to Anderson, no run, Anderson survives, flighted delivery drifting in on off stump, Anderson taps it to short cover and that will be stumps

89.4 Lyon to Anderson, FOUR, these are valuable runs from Anderson, this delivery is short just outside off, Anderson rocks back and cracks it past the gap at mid off for a boundary

Slip, short leg and silly point in place.

89.3 Lyon to Bresnan, 1 run, this delivery spins back in from a short of length on middle stump, Bresnan short-arm jabs it to deep mid wicket

Slip and short leg in place.

89.2 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, defended back to the bowler

89.1 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, flatter delivery angled across from round the wicket just outside off, Bresnan stays back and taps it to point

Nathan Lyon [19.0-7-37-4] is back into the attack

Just one over left in the day. Can he get this final wicket and pick up a five wicket haul?

88.6 Ryan Harris to Anderson, FOUR, the frustration mounts for Australia, good length ball angled across outside off, Anderson stabs at it and the ball goes off the outside edge to third slip, it bounces awkwardly in front of Steven Smith who misfields and the ball rolls away to the third man fence

88.5 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, 3 runs, this delivery is slanted in a bit too much on the pads, Bresnan whips it into the gap at deep mid wicket for three easy runs

88.4 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, short ball slanted in just outside off, Bresnan hangs back and defends it

88.3 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, FOUR, well controlled by Bresnan, short ball and on the middle and leg stump line, Bresnan gets on top of the bounce and thumps the pull to the deep backward square leg fence

88.2 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, good length ball and it holds its line outside off, Bresnan steers it to point

88.1 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, fuller length ball on off stump, dabbed to point

87.6 Bird to Anderson, FOUR, another poor ball from Bird, but a superb shot from Anderson, pitched up but on the pads, Anderson whippily flicks it to the deep mid wicket fence

87.5 Bird to Anderson, FOUR, nicely played by Anderson, full delivery on middle stump, Anderson drives it on the up and the ball scoots away to the vacant long on fence, that was very well played by Anderson

87.4 Bird to Anderson, no run, this delivery skids on straight on leg stump, Anderson looks to clip it through mid wicket but gets hit on the front pad

87.3 Bird to Anderson, no run, length ball and darting back in on leg stump, Anderson looks to work it to mid wicket but gets hit on the front pad

87.2 Bird to Anderson, no run, good length ball on the middle and off stump line, Anderson taps it back to the bowler

Short leg in place now.

87.1 Bird to Anderson, no run, this bouncer is on the middle and leg stump line, Anderson ducks under it

Three slips in place as Bird continues.

86.6 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, short ball and slightly wide outside off, Bresnan arches his back and leaves it

86.5 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, back of a length delivery slanted in just outside off, it nips away sharply as Bresnan drags his bat inside the line to leave it

James Anderson, left handed bat, comes to the crease

86.4 Ryan Harris to Swann, out Caught by Lyon!! Swann has holed out here. Short ball on the middle stump, Swann sizes it up and pulls it uppishly to deep square leg, Lyon moves a fraction to his right and takes a simple catch. Swann c Lyon b Ryan Harris 13(18) [4s-3]

Ryan Harris to Swann, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

86.3 Ryan Harris to Swann, no run, back of a length delivery and it cuts back in on the middle and leg stump, Swann plays inside the line of the delivery and gets hit on the mid-section

86.2 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, 1 run, close run-out chance, fuller length ball just outside off, Bresnan crunches the drive to short cover and the fielder palms it to mid off, Bresnan thinks about a single and Rogers misses with the throw at the bowler's end, it was mighty close though

86.1 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, slanted in on middle stump, Bresnan pats it to mid on

85.6 Bird to Swann, no run, back of a length delivery angled in on middle stump, it rears up a touch as Swann is surprised by the extra bounce, he fends it to the off side

85.5 Bird to Swann, no run, the yorker from Bird on off stump, Swann digs it out to first slip and it goes on the bounce

85.4 Bird to Swann, FOUR, poor bowling from Bird, short and wide delivery outside off, Swann slices it uppishly but past the gap at backward point for a boundary

85.3 Bird to Swann, no run, angled in on the middle and leg stump line, it straightens as Swann is squared up a touch, he gets an outside edge to backward point

85.2 Bird to Swann, no run, full ball just outside off, Swann taps it to short extra cover

85.1 Bird to Swann, FOUR, cracking shot from Swann, overpitched and in the slot outside off, Swann leans onto the stroke and creams the drive to the deep extra cover fence

84.6 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no ball, this bouncer zips through on the middle and leg stump, Bresnan ducks under it but Harris oversteps

84.5 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, good length ball in the zone outside off, Bresnan lets it go

84.4 Ryan Harris to Swann, 1 run, in the air but safe, short ball and on middle stump, Swann swivels and pulls it to deep square leg, Phil Hughes, the substitute, is uncertain whether to jump forward and he misjudges it, the ball lands in front of him

84.3 Ryan Harris to Swann, FOUR, poor line from Harris, too full and on the pads, Swann neatly flicks it away to the deep mid wicket fence, that draws out a huge roar from the Durham crowd

84.2 Ryan Harris to Swann, no run, pitched up delivery angled in on off stump, Swann defends it

84.1 Ryan Harris to Swann, no run, full ball and swerving away outside off, Swann looks to slap the drive to cover but misses it

The new ball has been taken. He wants to pick up these last two wickets quickly.

83.6 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, holding its line on the middle and leg stump line, Bresnan nudges it to short leg

83.5 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, quicker delivery on middle and off, Bresnan nurdles it to short leg

83.4 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Bresnan turns it to mid wicket

83.3 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, flighted delivery and wide outside off, Bresnan winds up and slams it to mid off

82.1 Ryan Harris to Swann, no run, good length ball just outside off, Swann pushes it to cover off the back foot

81.6 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, tossed up delivery on leg stump, Bresnan goes for the sweep and gets hit on the front pad, muted appeal for an LBW but the ball was pitching outside the line of leg stump

81.5 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, flighted delivery and breaking back in slowly outside off, Bresnan leaves it

81.4 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, flatter delivery on middle stump, Bresnan whips it to mid wicket off the back foot

81.3 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Bresnan gets forward and blocks it back to the bowler

81.2 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Bresnan pats it back to the bowler

81.1 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, short in length outside off, Bresnan mistimes the cut to point

80.6 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, 1 run, this delivery spits up from a length just outside off, Bresnan takes one hand off the bat handle and fends it to square leg

80.5 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no run, good length ball angled in on off stump, Bresnan defends it back to the bowler

80.5 Ryan Harris to Bresnan, no ball, fuller length ball just outside off, Bresnan taps it to short cover but Harris has overstepped

80.4 Ryan Harris to Broad, out Caught by Warner!! England sink further. This short delivery is angled across slightly wide outside off and it again rears up sharply outside off, Broad looks to slap it through cover but the extra bounce confounds him, he ends up spooning a simple catch to Warner at point, the umpire wanted to check for the no-ball but Harris was safe on that count. Broad c Warner b Ryan Harris 3(12)

Ryan Harris to Broad, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Broad is been asked to wait by umpire Aleem Dar. He is checking out for a no-ball. Harris' front foot was behind the crease. Broad has to depart.

In the last 25 overs since Tea, England have managed just 42 runs for the loss of three wickets.

80.3 Ryan Harris to Broad, 2 runs, short of length ball but on the pads, Broad whips it to deep mid wicket for a couple

The pitch seems to have quickened up under the sun. Nice lift generated by Harris on that bouncer.

80.2 Ryan Harris to Broad, no run, fuller length ball angled across just outside off, Broad drives it to mid off

80.1 Ryan Harris to Broad, no run, sharp bumper on the middle and leg stump, it hurries onto Broad who scurries underneath it

Ryan Harris [14.0-2-48-0] is back into the attack

The second new ball is now available. Will Australia take it or continue with the old ball? Nope, they are not taking the new ball.

79.6 Lyon to Bresnan, no run, quicker delivery pushed across from round the wicket, Bresnan is solid in defence

79.5 Lyon to Broad, 1 run, tossed up delivery drifting in on leg stump, Broad drives it to mid off to get off the mark

79.4 Lyon to Broad, no run, this flatter delivery skids on straight just outside off, pushed back to the bowler

79.3 Lyon to Broad, no run, on the middle stump line, Broad knocks it to short cover

79.2 Lyon to Broad, no run, quicker delivery on middle stump, Broad presses forward and taps it to short leg

79.1 Lyon to Broad, no run, superbly bowled by Lyon, he tosses this delivery up and it hits the rough, it turns away sharply as Broad goes for the drive and gets beaten

78.6 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, short in length delivery outside off, Bresnan punches it off the back foot to point

78.5 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, length ball and keeping it straight on middle and off, Bresnan defends it back to the bowler

78.4 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Bresnan dabs it to mid on

Bairstow is still fuming in the dressing room. He flung his glove away in disgust.

78.3 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, Siddle slants this good length delivery in on the pads from wide of the crease, Bresnan flicks it to mid wicket

78.2 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, good length ball just outside off, Bresnan punches it to short cover

78.1 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, back of a length delivery on off stump, Bresnan defends it back to the bowler

77.6 Lyon to Broad, no run, full and loopy delivery on leg stump, bunted back to the bowler

77.5 Lyon to Broad, no run, flatter delivery angled in on leg stump, Broad pats it back to the bowler

77.4 Lyon to Broad, no run, tossed up delivery on the middle and leg stump, Broad dead-bats it down onto the pitch

Stuart Broad, left handed bat, comes to the crease

77.3 Lyon to Bairstow, out Lbw!! Lyon continues to have a wonderful time in Chester-le-street. He stays round the wicket and floats this flighted delivery across with a bit more air, it grips the surface and spins back in as Bairstow attempts the sweep shot, he misses it and gets hit on the front pad, Lyon appeals and umpire Tony Hill gives it out, Bairstow immediately went for the review and replays show that the ball pitched in line and was hitting the bails, Bairstow is furious as he walks off. Bairstow lbw b Lyon 14(77) [4s-1]

Lyon to Bairstow, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Bairstow has opted for the review. He immediately went up. He has been given OUT by umpire Hill. Is it clipping the stumps? There is NO inside edge involved. Has it spun back enough? Bairstow has had a long stride forward. It is just clipping the bails and it is umpire's call, but since Bairstow has been given OUT, the original decision will stay.

77.2 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flighted delivery and breaking back in just outside off, Bairstow gets forward and looks to work it to mid wicket, gets an inside edge onto the front pad

77.1 Lyon to Bairstow, 2 runs, first runs for Bairstow after 65 minutes and 42 balls for Bairstow, this delivery is slightly short on the middle and leg stump line, Bairstow swats it to deep square leg for a couple

76.6 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, Siddle again stays wide of the crease and slants in this short of length ball on middle stump, Bresnan covers the line and defends it

76.5 Siddle to Bresnan, 2 runs, back of a length delivery outside off, Bresnan stays on the crease and neatly punches it to sweeper cover for a brace, that draws a huge roar from the crowd

76.4 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, another beaut of a delivery from Siddle, he stays wide of the crease and slants in this good length delivery just outside off, it straightens as Bresnan has a feel for it and gets beaten all ends up

76.2 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, fuller length ball on off stump, Bresnan plonks forward and drives it to mid on

76.1 Siddle to Bresnan, no run, this bouncer is on the middle and leg stump line, Bresnan ducks under it

75.6 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, this quicker delivery leaps up just outside off, Bairstow stays back and defends it to point

75.5 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, defended back to the bowler

75.4 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, quick and straight delivery just outside off, Bairstow knocks it back to the bowler

75.3 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, squeezed back to the bowler

75.2 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Bairstow gets forward and smothers it back to the bowler

75.1 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flatter delivery on middle stump, driven back to the bowler

Tim Bresnan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

74.6 Siddle to Prior, out Lbw!! Superb review by Clarke. Finally, DRS helps Australia here. Siddle stays wide of the crease and slants in this length delivery on middle stump, it decks back in further as Prior plays inside the line of the delivery and gets hit on the pad, Siddle appeals and umpire Aleem Dar is not interested, Australia opt for the review and replays show that the ball was hitting leg stump, Siddle has gotten Prior out for the ninth time. Prior lbw b Siddle 17(58) [4s-2]

Siddle to Prior, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Australia have opted for the review. It is for an LBW decision against Prior. The original decision is NOT OUT. There is NO bat involved. Is it hitting leg stump? Remember, the on-field decision is NOT OUT, so the ball has to HIT the leg stump. There is a lot of time been taken for the Hot-Spot, just to confirm whether there was an inside edge. It IS hitting leg stump. Wonderful review by Clarke. For once, Australia are not 'DRS'ed here.

74.5 Siddle to Prior, no run, back of a length delivery on off stump, Prior closes the bat face and works it to square leg

74.4 Siddle to Prior, no run, this short delivery climbs up on middle stump, Prior attempts the hook shot but misses it

74.3 Siddle to Prior, no run, pitched up just outside off, Prior drills it to mid off

74.2 Siddle to Prior, no run, short in length delivery outside off, Prior cuts it to backward point

74.1 Siddle to Prior, no run, back of a length delivery angled in on off stump, Prior taps it to the leg side

Drinks are on the field. Bairstow has been stuck on 12 for the past 35 balls. He does not look like attacking anytime soon.

73.6 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Bairstow defends it

73.1 Lyon to Prior, 1 run, tossed up delivery and drifting away just outside off, Prior comes on the frontfoot and dabs it into the gap at cover and point, they steal a quick single

Nathan Lyon [13.0-4-33-3] is back into the attack

72.6 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, short of a good length ball on middle stump, Bairstow blocks it off the back foot

72.5 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, back of a length delivery on off stump, Bairstow is solid in defence

72.4 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, this short delivery skids through outside off, Bairstow is cramped for room as he attempts the pull, the ball just beats the outside edge

72.3 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, fuller length ball in the channel outside off, left alone by Bairstow

72.2 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, pitched up outside off, Bairstow gets forward and dabs it to point

72.1 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, speared in on the middle stump line, Bairstow taps it to silly mid on

71.6 Shane Watson to Prior, no run, this delivery zips through from a short of length just outside off, Prior uncertainly pokes at it and gets an inside edge onto the back pad

71.5 Shane Watson to Prior, no run, good length ball angled in on middle and off, Prior pats it to short mid wicket

71.4 Shane Watson to Prior, no run, this bumper climbs up just outside off, Prior thinks about the hook shot but he leaves it as the ball is a bit too high

71.3 Shane Watson to Prior, no run, good length ball outside off, knocked to point

71.2 Shane Watson to Prior, no run, fuller in length delivery on middle and off, it is the slower delivery and Prior watches it really carefully to block it

71.1 Shane Watson to Prior, no run, full ball and probing away on the off stump line, Prior drills it off the front foot to mid off

70.6 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, full ball in the zone just outside off, Bairstow pushes it to gully where Steven Smith again dives to his right but palms the ball to backward point, there is some hesitation in the running but they do not take it in the end

70.5 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, pitched up delivery on off stump, pushed back to the bowler

70.4 Siddle to Bairstow, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, punched to mid off

70.3 Siddle to Prior, 1 run, length delivery angled in just outside off, Prior opens the bat face slightly and steers it along the ground to gully, Steven Smith dives to his right but misfields, thus gifting Prior a single

70.2 Siddle to Prior, no run, good length ball slanted in on off stump, Prior is solid in defence

Phil Hughes is on the field for Ryan Harris.

70.1 Siddle to Prior, no run, fuller length ball and on the middle and off stump line, Prior defends it

69.6 Shane Watson to Bairstow, no run, short of length ball and keeping it around the off stump channel, Bairstow taps it to point

69.5 Shane Watson to Bairstow, no run, short delivery and it goes slightly high over Bairstow's head, wide is NOT signalled

69.4 Shane Watson to Bairstow, no run, back of a length delivery and keeping it close to the off stump, Bairstow closes the bat face and works it to short mid wicket

69.3 Shane Watson to Bairstow, no run, pitched up just outside off, Bairstow defends it to point

69.2 Shane Watson to Bairstow, no run, fuller length ball on off stump, Bairstow drives it to mid on

69.1 Shane Watson to Bairstow, no run, nicely bowled by Watson, fuller length ball in the zone outside off, it holds its line and lures Bairstow into the drive, the ball scoots past the edge

68.6 Siddle to Prior, no run, slanted in on the middle and leg stump line, Prior clips it to mid wicket

68.5 Siddle to Prior, no run, Siddle stays a bit wide of the crease and pitches this delivery on a short of length outside off, Prior toe-ends the cut to point

68.4 Siddle to Prior, no run, pitched up delivery and curving away outside off, Prior toe-ends the drive to mid off

68.3 Siddle to Prior, no run, fuller length ball on off stump, Prior drives it to mid on where Bird slides to his left to stop it

68.2 Siddle to Prior, no run, short of length ball angled in on off stump, Prior defends it

68.1 Siddle to Prior, no run, fantastic delivery to start off, back of a length delivery angled in on off stump and it decks away slightly, Prior has a feel for the delivery and the ball whizzes past the edge

Peter Siddle [11.0-2-37-0] is back into the attack

Siddle is into the attack and this will be an interesting contest between him and Prior. In 14 Tests, Siddle has dismissed Prior eight times.

67.6 Shane Watson to Bairstow, no run, pitched up on off stump, Bairstow defends it and silly mid on leaps to his left to stop it

67.5 Shane Watson to Prior, 1 run, length ball but angled in on the pads, Prior flicks it to deep backward square leg

67.3 Shane Watson to Prior, no run, nicely bowled by Watson, full ball and it bends back in late on off stump, Prior gets the bat down in time and squeezes it onto the ground, it bounces over Watson's head and the fielder at mid off stops it

67.2 Shane Watson to Prior, no run, fuller length ball close to the off stump, Prior taps it to backward point

67.1 Shane Watson to Prior, no run, good length ball on middle stump, Prior tucks it to mid wicket

Shane Watson [10.0-4-20-1] is back into the attack

A slip and silly mid on in place. Siddle is apparently off the field and so is Michael Clarke.

66.6 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, that was an awkward leave from Bairstow, this short delivery is angled in close to the off stump, it does not rise up much as Bairstow drops his wrists and leaves it

66.5 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, pitched up on middle stump, Bairstow drills it to silly mid on but he cannot get it past the fielder

66.4 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, fuller in length delivery and zipping through on the off stump line, Bairstow defends it diligently

66.3 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, full ball and veering away a tad outside off, Bairstow does not play at it

66.2 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, angled in on off stump, Bairstow pushes it to mid on

66.1 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Bairstow stays on the front foot and defends it to the off side

65.6 Lyon to Prior, no run, pushed through on the off stump line, Prior defends it back to the bowler

65.5 Lyon to Prior, no run, quicker ball on the middle and leg stump, nurdled to short leg

65.4 Lyon to Prior, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Prior punches it to cover off the back foot

65.3 Lyon to Prior, 2 runs, quicker delivery on the middle and leg stump line, Prior works it into the gap at deep backward square leg for a couple, good running

65.2 Lyon to Prior, no run, tossed up delivery on off stump, Prior dead-bats it down onto the pitch

65.1 Lyon to Prior, no run, this delivery is slightly short in length outside off, Prior stays back and cuts it to backward point but Warner moves quickly to his left to stop it

64.6 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, stump to stump bowling from Harris, Bairstow again pats it to silly mid on for the third time in this over

64.5 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, Harris keeps it full and on off stump, Bairstow drives it to the fielder positioned at silly mid on

64.4 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, full pitched delivery on off stump, Bairstow pushes it down the ground and silly mid on moves to his left to stop it

64.4 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no ball, good length ball and going straight on outside off, left alone by Bairstow but Harris has overstepped for the third time in this innings

64.3 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, this is a pacy bouncer but it is not close to the off stump, Bairstow yanks his head back and leaves it

64.2 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, Harris stays a bit wide of the crease and spears in a full ball on off stump, Bairstow drives it to mid on

64.1 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, full ball and holding its line close to the off stump line, Bairstow shoulders arms

63.6 Lyon to Prior, no run, this delivery is on a length just outside off, slight hint of drift away as Prior defends it off the back foot

63.5 Lyon to Prior, no run, this delivery skids on from a short of length just outside off, Prior goes back and defends it

63.4 Lyon to Prior, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Prior taps it to the off side

63.3 Lyon to Prior, no run, in the air but safe, tossed up delivery and wide outside off, Prior reaches out for it and slices it to point, but Warner flies to his left and gets up immediately to fire the throw back to Haddin, fantastic fielding from Warner

63.2 Lyon to Prior, no run, quick delivery on off stump, Prior pushes it back to the bowler

63.1 Lyon to Prior, no run, flatter delivery on middle and off, Prior pushes it to shortish mid wicket

62.6 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, no run, this bouncer is hurled in outside off, Bairstow arches back and lets it go as the ball curls away

62.5 Ryan Harris to Prior, 1 run, slanted in on the middle and leg stump line, Prior closes the face of the bat and looks to work it to mid wicket, the ball goes off the inside edge to long leg

62.4 Ryan Harris to Prior, FOUR, nicely done by Prior, length delivery and it straightens a tad outside off, Prior gets forward and jabs at it softly, the ball squirts off the outside edge past the gap at second slip and gully for a boundary to third man

62.3 Ryan Harris to Prior, FOUR, majestic shot from Prior, pitched up and in the slot outside off, Prior presents the high elbow and crunches the cover drive to the deep extra cover fence

62.2 Ryan Harris to Bairstow, 1 run, back of a length delivery angled in on middle stump, Bairstow closes the bat face and nudges it to widish mid on

61.6 Lyon to Bairstow, 1 run, this delivery straightens a tad but it is on leg stump, Bairstow tucks it wide of Khawaja at short leg and it rolls away to long leg

61.5 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Bairstow presses forward and blocks it to mid off

61.4 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, full and loopy delivery on middle stump, Bairstow knocks it to mid on who is standing closer

61.3 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flatter delivery angled across outside off, Bairstow stays back and punches it to cover point

61.2 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Bairstow drives it to mid on

61.1 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Bairstow pats it to the right of the bowler

60.6 Bird to Prior, no run, full ball just outside off, pushed back to the bowler

60.5 Bird to Prior, no run, good stump to stump bowling from Bird, it stays a bit low as Prior stays on the crease and pats it to the leg side

60.4 Bird to Prior, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and off, Prior closes the bat face and works it to square leg

60.3 Bird to Bairstow, 1 run, good length ball but a bit too straight on the middle stump line, Bairstow flicks it to deep square leg

60.2 Bird to Bairstow, no run, pitched up and on the off stump line, Bairstow dabs it to point

60.1 Bird to Bairstow, no run, full delivery and keeping it on that off stump corridor, Bairstow defends it

59.6 Lyon to Prior, no run, flatter delivery but it is slightly short on off stump, Prior pats it to the on side

59.5 Lyon to Prior, no run, quick and straight delivery on middle stump, Prior is solid in defence

59.4 Lyon to Prior, no run, flighted delivery but too full on off stump, Prior squeezes it out to mid off

59.3 Lyon to Bairstow, 1 run, loopy delivery just outside off, Bairstow shimmies down the track and jabs it to mid on

59.2 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, tossed up delivery just outside the leg stump, Bairstow attempts the sweep but he gets hit on the pad

59.1 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, this flatter delivery stays a bit low on off stump, Bairstow stays back and defends it to mid on

58.6 Bird to Prior, no run, short in length delivery on off stump, Prior defends it solidly

58.5 Bird to Prior, no run, Bird angles this full delivery in on middle and off, Prior drives it to mid on

58.4 Bird to Prior, no run, another good ball from Bird, this is on a good length just around the off stump, it nibbles away a fraction as Prior gropes at it and gets beaten

58.3 Bird to Prior, no run, superb delivery from Bird, good length ball angled in outside off and it just nips away slightly, Prior has a feel for the delivery and gets beaten

58.2 Bird to Prior, 2 runs, pitched up on off stump, Prior drills it hard into the ground and it goes over Bird's head, the ball goes to long off and once again Harris has to give chase

58.1 Bird to Prior, no run, short in length delivery and darting away just outside off, Prior defends it to cover point

57.6 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, tossed up delivery on off stump, Bairstow pats it back to the bowler

57.5 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, pushed through just outside off, Bairstow turns it to the leg side

57.4 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, this delivery breaks back in and bounces up a tad more, Bairstow looks to work it to mid wicket but gets hit high on the front pad

57.3 Lyon to Bairstow, no run, quicker delivery just outside off, Bairstow pushes it back to the bowler

57.2 Lyon to Prior, 1 run, flatter delivery angled across just outside off, Prior gets forward and stabs at it, gets an outside edge to short third man

57.1 Lyon to Prior, byes, FOUR, comical stuff from Haddin, this quicker delivery goes down the leg side, Prior misses out on the leg glance and Haddin is unable to collect it, he whips the bails off and Prior is stunned, he then takes off for the run but the ball goes away to the fence, Haddin has a devilish smile on his face

56.6 Bird to Bairstow, FOUR, superb stroke from Bairstow, full ball angled in on middle stump, Bairstow presents the high elbow and smokes the drive, Harris at mid on dives over to his left and allows the ball to roll away to the long on fence

56.5 Bird to Bairstow, no run, good length ball and keeping it close to that off stump channel, Bairstow leaves it and the ball veers away after going past the off stump

56.4 Bird to Bairstow, no run, short in length delivery on off stump, Bairstow pushes it to mid on

56.2 Bird to Bairstow, 2 runs, back of a length delivery outside off, Bairstow neatly punches it past the gap at extra cover, Warner gives chase and Bairstow thinks about a third, but Prior sends him back

56.1 Bird to Bairstow, no run, the bouncer is fired down the leg side, Bairstow does not play at it

Two slips and a short leg in place.

This is Bell's first single digit failure in this series. His previous lowest was 25 at Trent Bridge.

55.6 Lyon to Prior, no run, this delivery skids through from a length and it is just outside off, Prior hangs back and taps it to the on side

55.5 Lyon to Prior, no run, quicker delivery on off stump, Prior goes back and defends it to the leg side

Matt Prior, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Slip and forward short leg in place.

55.4 Lyon to Ian Bell, out Caught by Ryan Harris!! Poor shot by Bell and Lyon strikes again. Flighted delivery and given a bit more air just outside off, Bell charges down the track and looks to muscle the lofted shot over mid off, he ends up toe-ending it and Ryan Harris leaps to his right and plucks the catch with both hands, he tumbles to complete a smart catch. Ian Bell c Ryan Harris b Lyon 6(17)

Lyon to Ian Bell, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

55.3 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, this delivery is quicker just outside off, Bell goes on the backfoot and blocks it

55.2 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, flatter delivery and skidding on straight on off stump, Bell nudges it to short mid wicket

55.1 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, flighted delivery and given a bit more loop outside off, Bell gets forward and defends it to the off side

Out come Bairstow and Bell. Lyon will start off proceedings. A slip and short leg in place.

Welcome back for the final session. Australia are in a good position and England will have to rebuild. Jackson Bird was impressive with the ball and he will need support from the other end.

Australia will be really happy with their performance in this session. They have managed to see the backs of Trott, Pietersen and Cook who were looking well set. Lyon picked up two wickets, while Bird bagged one. England will have to rebuild now with two new batsmen at the crease. Join us back for the final session in a short while.

54.6 Bird to Bairstow, no run, allows the full ball to go through to the keeper and carries his bat to tea

54.5 Bird to Bairstow, no run, yorker length delivery on the off stump, Bairstow defends and gets a thick inside edge, luckily it bounces before carrying to the bowler off the boot

Umpires converge to check a bump ball. Decision goes upstairs. Replays show that the ball hit the ground before popping back to the bowler off his boot.

54.4 Bird to Bairstow, no run, this one nips back slightly from length and Bairstow just manages to defend it late

54.3 Bird to Bairstow, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Bairstow defends off the back foot

54.2 Bird to Bairstow, no run, fullish on the off stump, Bairstow comes on the frontfoot and blocks well

54.1 Bird to Bairstow, no run, short delivery outside off stump, Bairstow takes his wrists out of the way and lets it go

53.6 Lyon to Ian Bell, 2 runs, short and wide outside off stump, Bell rocks back and cuts it along the ground to deep backward point

53.5 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, pushed through again, wonder why he doesn't want to offer flight to Bell, he blocks off the back foot

53.4 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Bell stays back to this block this one

53.3 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Bell drives it to mid on

53.2 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, flatter this time from Lyon, Bell defends well off the back foot

53.1 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, flighted delivery on the leg stump, Bell flicks it to mid-wicket

52.6 Bird to Bairstow, no run, beats him with a peach, length outside off stump again it nips away and beats the outside edge

52.5 Bird to Bairstow, no run, yorker length delivery on the stumps, Bairstow digs it out

52.4 Bird to Bairstow, no run, length on the stumps, Bairstow defends well from the crease

Jonathan Bairstow, right handed bat, comes to the crease

52.3 Bird to Alastair Cook, out Lbw!! Good thinking from Bird to bowl this much straighter after firing the previous ones way outside off stump and he gets his maiden Ashes wicket. Good length delivery pitches and nips back sharply, Cook doesn't offer a shot and is struck plumb in front of off stump. Cook doesn't even think about reviewing. Knew he had made a mistake. Alastair Cook lbw b Bird 51(164) [4s-5]

Bird to Alastair Cook, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

52.2 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, full again from Bird, Cook drives it to point

52.1 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, full outside off stump, Cook drives it to mid on

51.6 Lyon to Ian Bell, 2 runs, short again from Lyon, Bell rocks back and pushes it to sweeper cover. Poor ball from the bowler

51.5 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, slightly advances and drives the flighted delivery to mid on

51.4 Lyon to Ian Bell, 2 runs, shorter this time from Lyon, Bell stays back and punches it to sweeper cover to get off the mark

51.3 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, the arm-ball again, similar to one that got Pietersen, this one was a little shorter, Bell plays inside the line and gets beaten

51.2 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, tossed up this time, Bell comes on the frontfoot and blocks well

51.1 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, flatter outside off stump, Bell punches it towards cover-point off the back foot

50.6 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, keeps it on a length outside off stump, Cook makes a late call to leave the ball, it takes the bottom of the bat and rolls to first slip

50.5 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, a little closer to the off stump, Cook drives the full ball to point

50.4 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, short of length delivery this time, again too wide to make Cook play

50.3 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, fullish delivery on the off stump, Cook defends off the front foot

50.1 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Cook lifts his bat and lets it go through to Haddin

49.6 Lyon to Ian Bell, no run, stays back and defends the flatter delivery easily. Successful over for Australia

Ian Bell, right handed bat, comes to the crease

49.5 Lyon to Pietersen, out Caught by Haddin!! Pietersen walks off immediately. Flatter delivery outside off stump, this one didn't turn into the right-hander, Pietersen was playing for the spin, but it holds its line and kisses the outside edge as he tries to play it late. Lyon has got a massive breakthrough for Australia. Pietersen c Haddin b Lyon 26(35) [4s-4]

Lyon to Pietersen, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

49.4 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, another huge forward stride from Pietersen, he defends the flighted delivery towards cover-point

49.3 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, floats this just outside off stump, Pietersen leans forward and defends

49.2 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Pietersen comes on the frontfoot and blocks well

49.1 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, wants to send the drive to long on, but hits the flighted delivery straight back to the bowler

Nathan Lyon [4.0-1-22-1] is back into the attack

48.6 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, this length ball slightly comes into the left-hander, Cook defends it gently back to the bowler

48.5 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Cook allows the ball to go through to the keeper

48.4 Bird to Alastair Cook, FOUR, gully should have done better to stop that, but Cook will not mind that, he gets to his 32nd Test fifty. Fullish outside off stump, Cook defends and gets an outside edge that races away to the third man fence

48.3 Bird to Pietersen, 1 run, Pietersen had to do something different as Bird was hitting consistent areas, he walks across and flicks the short of length delivery to backward square leg

48.2 Bird to Pietersen, no run, not fully forward to defend this length ball just outside off stump, gets an inside edge back onto his pads. Could have been easily dragged back onto the stumps

48.1 Bird to Pietersen, no run, nice and straight on the stumps, Pietersen waits for the length ball and defends well

Jackson Bird [12.0-5-26-0] is back into the attack

47.6 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Cook defends well off the back foot

47.5 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, length just outside off stump, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks well

47.3 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, 4 runs, full delivery on the stumps, Cook flicks it to the right of mid-wicket, the ball almost stops in the deep, Lyon gives chase and puts in the dive to pull it before the boundary, but the batsmen have run four, excellent running

47.2 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, fullish delivery on the off stump, Cook defends well off the front foot

46.6 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, comes on the frontfoot and defends the full ball to cover and yells out to loud no to his partner

46.5 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Pietersen shoulders arms to that one

46.4 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, FOUR, how good a shot is that? Pietersen waits for the length ball to come, covered the angle as Harris went wide of the crease and flicks it past mid-wicket who had no chance

46.3 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, good length delivery from Harris, Pietersen defends well off the front foot

46.2 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, yorker length delivery on the stumps, Pietersen digs it out

46.1 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, FOUR, full and swinging away from Harris, Pietersen comes on the frontfoot and drives away from the body off the front foot, gets a thick outside edge and it races away to the square third man fence

45.6 Shane Watson to Pietersen, 1 run, Cook would have been out by miles if Warner had fired a direct hit from backward point. Pietersen opens the face of the bat and pushes the fullish ball, calls Cook for a needless single, Cook responds and almost gave up in his run. Warner needed to do better

45.5 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, comes on the frontfoot and blocks the fullish ball very well towards cover

45.4 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, length on the off stump this time, Pietersen defends off the back foot

45.3 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Pietersen drives well off the back foot to mid on

45.2 Shane Watson to Pietersen, no run, another false shot from Pietersen. Good length delivery outside off stump, Pietersen pokes at the length ball and gets lucky

45.1 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, 1 run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Cook cuts and gets an inside edge that luckily goes past the stumps on its way to fine leg

Pietersen wants some repair on his boots.

44.6 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, almost found the outside edge. Good length delivery outside off stump, it nips away slightly, draws Pietersen forward and beats the edge

44.5 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, 2 runs, sprays the good length delivery on the leg stump, Pietersen flicks it to fine leg where Bird makes a diving stop

44.4 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, a good looking off-drive, but Ryan Harris stops the ball in his follow-through to deny any runs

44.3 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, comes on the frontfoot and defends the full ball well

44.2 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, Haddin does well to dive low to his right and collect the ball as it wobbles after passing Pietersen who leaves the short of length delivery alone

44.1 Ryan Harris to Pietersen, no run, full delivery outside off stump, Pietersen drives it to mid off

Ryan Harris [9.0-1-27-0] is back into the attack

43.6 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, much closer to the off stump and makes him play this full delivery, it nips back a touch, Cook just manages to defend this

43.5 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, another full ball angled across Cook, he just shoulders arms to that one

43.4 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, full again from Watson, Cook defends well from the crease

43.3 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, FOUR, that is a fantastic drive. The balance on the shot was so good and he enjoyed the drive. Fullish outside off stump, Cook leans into the shot and sends it between extra cover and mid off

43.2 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, covers the off stump, leans forward and leaves the length ball to the keeper

43.1 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, starts the new spell with a length ball on the stumps, Cook rocks back and pushes it into the onside

Shane Watson [7.0-4-8-1] is back into the attack

42.6 Siddle to Alastair Cook, 1 run, after all those widish deliveries, Siddle delivers a fullish ball that comes in, Cook defends and gets the inside half of the bat to deep mid wicket

42.5 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, much better from Siddle, a little closer to the off stump from length, the angle was taking it away from the left-hander, Cook shoulders arms comfortably

42.4 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, testing him with a wide delivery outside off stump, Cook doesn't bother to play at that

42.3 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, length delivery angling away from the left hander, Cook has a good look at that as it sails into the hands of Haddin

42.2 Siddle to Pietersen, 1 run, softly defends the full ball to short cover and sets off for the quick single

42.1 Siddle to Pietersen, no run, outside edge found, but doesn't carry to second slip. Short of a length on the off stump, Pietersen defends inside the line of the ball and gets lucky with the edge

41.6 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, pushed through outside off stump, Cook cuts gently off the back foot

41.5 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Cook leans forward and blocks well

41.4 Lyon to Pietersen, 1 run, dances down the track and drives the flighted delivery to mid off

41.3 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Pietersen comes on the frontfoot and blocks well

41.2 Lyon to Pietersen, FOUR, this time he advances as Lyon dragged his length back a touch, Pietersen goes for the lofted drive, miscues it and gets the outside half of the bat, yet it is good enough to go over mid off

41.1 Lyon to Pietersen, FOUR, flighted delivery outside off stump, he didn't need to dance down the track as the length was nice and full, Pietersen drives it past the bowler and it races away to the long off fence

40.6 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, slightly gets across this length ball and works it to the on-side

40.5 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, teases him with a fullish delivery that was slanted across him, Cook is just contend to leave that alone

40.4 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, fullish and angling into the left hander, Cook adjusts well to defend this

40.3 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, length from Siddle, Cook is solid in his defence again

40.1 Siddle to Pietersen, 1 run, inside edge on this defence, the ball swung in late from length to disturb Pietersen and it rolls to backward square leg

39.6 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks well

39.5 Lyon to Pietersen, 1 run, waits for the ball to turn in and flicks it to backward square leg

39.4 Lyon to Pietersen, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Pietersen defends off the front foot

39.3 Lyon to Pietersen, 2 runs, well, folks, do not take your eye off this game now. Pietersen has just advanced straightaway and mistimed a loft, luckily, it falls in no-man's-land at deep mid wicket

Kevin Pietersen, right handed bat, comes to the crease

39.2 Lyon to Jonathan Trott, out Caught by Khawaja!! That is a huge wicket for Australia. They desperately needed to break this dangerous looking partnership and the bowling change has done the trick for them. Flatter delivery on the stumps, Trott tries to force it into the onside off the back foot, instead gets an inside edge that pops off his pads to forward short leg who takes an easy catch. Trott doesn't waste time to think about the review and walks off. Jonathan Trott c Khawaja b Lyon 49(60) [4s-7]

Lyon to Jonathan Trott, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

39.1 Lyon to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Cook comes on the frontfoot to defend the flighted delivery but gets the inside half of the bat and it rolls to backward square leg

38.6 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, short delivery outside off stump, Trott sits under it comfortably

38.5 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, length delivery outside off stump, Trott drives it to mid off

38.4 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Trott defends well from the crease

38.3 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, FOUR, fantastic looking drive from Trott, it came right from the meat of the bat. Full outside off stump, Trott leans into the shot and sends it to the deep extra cover fence

38.2 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, FOUR, no leg slip this time and that means Trott doesn't have to worry about keeping it along the ground. Short of length delivery angling into the right hander, it was on his pads as well, Trott employs a flick and picks up a boundary at fine leg

37.6 Lyon to Jonathan Trott, 3 runs, leans forward and gets to pitch of this flighted delivery and employs a fine drive, the ball is fielded at sweeper cover but not before the batsmen complete three

37.5 Lyon to Jonathan Trott, no run, floated up on the leg stump, Trott drives it towards mid on

37.4 Lyon to Jonathan Trott, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Trott blocks well from the crease

37.3 Lyon to Jonathan Trott, 2 runs, flatter on the leg stump, Trott turns it to deep square leg and calls Alastair Cook for the second, Warner fires a throw at the bowler's end but doesn't disturb the stumps. Cook was just in

37.2 Lyon to Jonathan Trott, FOUR, plays a pre-meditated paddle and gets full value for the shot. Flighted delivery on the stumps, Trott gets down on his knees quickly and picks up a boundary at fine leg

37.1 Lyon to Jonathan Trott, no run, tossed up outside off stump, Trott leans forward and defends well

36.6 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, misses out on an easy scoring opportunity. Length ball down the leg side, Cook doesn't make contact with his flick

36.5 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, drags his length back slightly, similar line and Cook easily shoulders arms this time

36.4 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, full delivery outside off stump, Cook was in two minds, eventually makes a late call to just pull away from the poke

36.3 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, 1 run, short delivery on the leg stump, Trott gets across and gloves the flick to backward square leg

36.2 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, bit of nip away from the right-hander from length, but too wide to make Trott play

35.6 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, ends the over with a full delivery, Cook is comfortable in his forward defence

35.5 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, floats this full on the stumps, Cook plants his front foot foward and defends

35.4 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Cook defends well this time

35.3 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, shout for LBW, not given. Flatter just down the leg side, Cook misses the flick and is hit on the pads, the ball was just missing the leg stump. Good call by the umpire

35.2 Lyon to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks well

34.6 Siddle to Alastair Cook, 1 run, another on the pads for Cook, he easily flicks it to deep square leg to keep strike

34.5 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, fullish on the off stump, Cook defends well from the crease

34.4 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, 1 run, Trott wanted two as soon as he flicked the short of length delivery to backward square leg, the fielder got to the ball quickly to deny the extra run

34.3 Siddle to Alastair Cook, 1 run, length ball on the leg stump, Cook will work you all day to deep square leg

34.2 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, 3 runs, fifty of the partnership comes up. Full and swinging away slightly outside off stump, Trott leans into the drive and sends it sweeper cover

34.1 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, short and way outside off stump, Trott doesn't offer a shot

So when is the time for Lyon?

33.6 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, goes for the full delivery again, but it was too full to trouble Cook, he drives it to mid off

33.5 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, allows the length ball to come and defends it to mid on

33.4 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, knew that the length ball was angled across him, just covers the stumps and shoulders arms

33.3 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, Cook comes on the frontfoot to defend, but gets the inside half of the bat and it rolls to mid on

33.2 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, length outside off stump, Cook defends well from the crease

33.1 Bird to Alastair Cook, FOUR, first authoritative shot from Cook after lunch. Full and wide outside off stump, Cook leans forward to drive, but ensures that the face of the bat is slightly opened and that allowed him to put it between cover and point

32.6 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, FOUR, deft touch from Jonathan Trott. Short of a length outside off stump, Trott just uses the pace of the ball and opens the face of the bat to find the gap past gully, no one in the deep and it was a certain boundary on offer for Trott

32.5 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, full again from Siddle, Trott drives it to mid off and yells wait on, wait on, wait on to his partner

32.4 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, tempts him with a short and wide delivery, Trott is not in a mood to cut that yet

32.3 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, full delivery on the off stump, Trott drives it to mid on

32.2 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, full delivery outside off stump, Trott drives it back to the bowler

32.1 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, watches the length ball outside off stump closely and leaves it as he lunges forward

Peter Siddle [5.0-2-15-0] is back into the attack

31.6 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, good length delivery just outside off stump, Cook stays back and blocks well

31.5 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, full and swinging away from the left-hander, Cook is not interested to poke at that, just lets it go through to the keeper

31.4 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, some outswing on this full ball just outside off stump, but not enough to beat Cook's drive to mid off

31.3 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, keeps it nice and full again, Cook this time defends with the lose bottom hand and the ball rolls to mid on as the bat turns in his hands

31.2 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, full and just outside off stump, Cook leans into the off-drive to mid off

31.1 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Cook watches the ball sail into the hands of Haddin

30.6 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, FOUR, you cannot bowl on the pads to Trott. He doesn't try to hit the ball too hard, just waits for the short of length delivery to come and flicks it past square leg, the ball teases Khawaja and just beats him into the fence

30.5 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, with a leg slip in place, Trott doesn't want to risk this short ball on the leg stump, gets inside the line of the ball and lets it go

30.3 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, good length delivery nips back after pitching, Cook manages to gently work it towards square leg

30.2 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, no swing on this full ball outside off stump, Cook easily pushes it back towards the bowler

30.1 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, 1 run, gets across the short of length delivery and tucks it behind square on the onside

29.6 Bird to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, finally gets one full and swinging away from Cook, something that the three slip fielders would want more often, the batsman comes on the frontfoot and drives with an angled bat to sweeper cover

29.5 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, goes for the yorker length delivery, but it doesn't have enough pace to trouble Cook

29.4 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, not fully forward nor backward, but opens the face of the bat and guides the back of a length delivery to point. Could be risky, the ball was angling away from him

29.3 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, no problems for Cook in defending the short of length delivery off the back foot, easily done

29.2 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Cook defends off the back foot

29.1 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, a very good leave from Cook. The short of a length delivery was angled across him, he knew exactly where his off stump was and shoulders arms comfortably

28.6 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, slightly gets across the stumps and drives the fuller length delivery to mid on

28.5 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, leans forward, covers the stumps and ensures that he leaves the length ball alone

28.4 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, drags his length back slightly, Trott defends off the back foot

28.3 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, FOUR, the first inside edge that goes past the stumps in this Test match. Fullish delivery outside off stump, it swung in the air and held its line after pitching, Trott drives and gets lucky as it races away to the fine leg fence

28.2 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, looking to get Trott across the stumps for the LBW, he comes on the frontfoot and works the length ball to mid-wicket

28.1 Ryan Harris to Jonathan Trott, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Trott stays in the crease and blocks well

Ryan Harris [7.0-1-17-0] is back into the attack

27.6 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, ends the over with a length ball on the off stump, Cook defends well from the crease

27.5 Bird to Alastair Cook, FOUR, very dangerous from Cook. The pull shot was not on as the ball nipped away after Bird banged it short, the angle was taking the ball further away from the left-hander, yet Cook goes for the pull and hits it uppishly through mid-wicket

27.4 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, fullish delivery on the stumps, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks well

27.3 Bird to Jonathan Trott, 1 run, Lyon at mid-wicket fumbles to allow the single. Even as there are 3 fielders in place, Trott goes for the flick and manages to get a run

27.2 Bird to Jonathan Trott, no run, length on the off stump, Trott stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket

27.1 Bird to Jonathan Trott, no run, starts off with a nice and full delivery on the off stump, Trott drives it softly back to the bowler

Welcome back.

Lunch on Day 1. This has been a slow session. Australia were disciplined and probing in their line and lengths. The English openers, Cook and Root were very cautious and it needed a DRS induced decision to get rid of Root, caught behind off Watson. Trott has looked very steady and the hosts will be happy with their position after opting to bat first. Join us at 13:40 local time for the next session.

26.6 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Cook plays with an angled bat and guides it towards backward point

26.5 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and angling across the left hander, Cook plays at that with soft hands, the edge does not carry through to 2nd slip

26.4 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, 3 runs, nicely played by Trott, nothing wrong by Siddle, this was pitched up and angling back into Trott, he shuffles across and flicks it through mid-wicket, runs well and gets back for the third run

24.3 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Cook moves across and defends it towards mid-off

24.2 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, on a length outside off and angling away, left alone

24.1 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, good high bouncer from Siddle, Cook moves across, drops his gloves and lets it go

23.6 Shane Watson to Jonathan Trott, no run, stifled appeal for LBW, but Trott got a big inside edge on that. This was full and nipping back into Trott, he was on the move and manages an inside edge onto the pads

23.5 Shane Watson to Jonathan Trott, no run, full and on the stumps, Trott presses across and blocks it towards mid-on

23.4 Shane Watson to Jonathan Trott, no run, short of a length and on off, Trott moves across and defends it towards the onside

23.2 Shane Watson to Jonathan Trott, no run, full and on the stumps, Trott shuffles across and drives it to mid-on

23.1 Shane Watson to Jonathan Trott, no run, full and angling into Trott, he moves across and drives it towards mid-on

22.6 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, short and wide from Siddle, that was there for the cut, Cook hits it straight to the fielder at point

22.5 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, Siddle shapes this one on off and gets it to move away, Cook has to play at that, looks to angle it towards gully and misses

22.4 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length outside off and angling away, easy leave for the batsman

22.3 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, Siddle shortens his length and shapes one on off, Cook gets behind the line and defends it

22.2 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length outside off and angling away, Cook covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

22.1 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, Cook covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

21.6 Shane Watson to Jonathan Trott, no run, full and wide from Watson, Trott does not need to play at that, left alone

21.5 Shane Watson to Jonathan Trott, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Trott gets across and defends it towards point

21.4 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, 3 runs, too straight from Watson, Cook moves inside the line and clips it wide of mid-wicket. Rogers gives chase and keeps the batsmen down to three runs

21.3 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, lovely channel from Watson, pushed this one wider and gets it to shape away further, Cook is drawn into playing away from his body and is lucky not to have edged it

21.2 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, full and on the pads, Cook moves across and clips it behind square, gets back for the second run

21.1 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, Watson strays one well down the leg, Cook looks to flick and misses

20.6 Siddle to Alastair Cook, 1 run, pitched up and just outside off, Cook gets well forward and drops it in front of Harris at extra cover, calls for a quick single and gets it with ease

20.5 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and angling back in, Cook moves across and turns it towards the onside

20.4 Siddle to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, full and outside off, Cook leans into the drive, hits it in the air but well short and wide of Harris at extra cover, the batsmen come back for the second run

20.4 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no ball, on a good length and just outside off, hurries onto Cook, he drops it down with soft hands. Siddle had overstepped though

20.3 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Cook pushes forward and gets an inside edge towards the onside

20.2 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, 3 runs, much better from Trott, length ball on the stumps, Trott shuffles across and works it past mid-wicket. Harris gives chase and keeps the batsmen down to three runs

20.1 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, FOUR, edged and four, very tentative from Trott, on a good length and just shaping away, Trott prods at that, gets a thick edge that falls well in front of Watson at 1st slip and races away to the fence

19.5 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, beautifully bowled by Watson , tad fuller and gets it to shape away late, Cook was unsure about the movement, has to play at that, the ball whizzes past the oustide edge. Watson nearly got another wicket there

19.4 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, on a length and just outside off, Cook pushes forward and eases it towards mid-off

19.3 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Cook covers the line and lets it go

19.2 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, back of a length and angling across the left hander, Cook stays back and pushes it towards the off-side

19.1 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Cook gets well forward and defends it with a straight bat

18.6 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, good bouncer from Siddle, short and just over Trott, he ducks underneath it and lets it go

18.5 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Trott gets well forward and defends it towards the off-side

18.4 Siddle to Jonathan Trott, no run, short of a length outside off and shaping away, Trott watches it all along and lets it go

18.3 Siddle to Alastair Cook, 1 run, too straight from Siddle, Cook clips it down to long leg for a single

18.2 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length outside off and shaping away, Cook covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

18.1 Siddle to Alastair Cook, no run, Siddle slants his first ball down leg side, Cook looks to flick and missed

Peter Siddle, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

17.6 Shane Watson to Jonathan Trott, no run, on a length and on the pads, Trott shuffles across and defends it towards the onside

Two slips, a wide fourth slip and a leg gully in place

17.5 Shane Watson to Jonathan Trott, no run, Watson strays one mile down leg, Trott looks to flick and misses

Jonathan Trott, right handed bat, comes to the crease

17.4 Shane Watson to Root, out Caught by Haddin!! Watson gets the first wicket for Australia, a rare successful review by Clarke. Root is not all that chuffed about the decision, but he has to go. This was pitched up and in that channel just outside off, shapes away a tad, Root was lunging forward on the push, there was a noise as the ball went past the bat. The Aussies were confident, umpire Hill says NO. Replays force him to overturn his original call. Root c Haddin b Shane Watson 16(52) [4s-1]

Shane Watson to Root, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Loud shout for a caught behind. Australia want a review. The Australians are looking confident. There was a big noise as the ball went past the outside edge. There is a small mark on the HotSpot as well. It is definitely not the bat hitting the pad. Root is OUT

17.3 Shane Watson to Root, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Root is happy to let it go

17.2 Shane Watson to Root, no run, full and on off, Root went for the big drive and gets an inside edge towards the onside

17.1 Shane Watson to Root, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, Root pushes at that and misses. Watson was close to finding the outside edge

16.6 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, short of a length and on off, Cook moves across and defends it

16.5 Ryan Harris to Root, 1 run, good running from Harris, Root drops it in front of cover point, calls for a quick single and gets it with ease

16.4 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Root gets forward and defends it towards cover

16.3 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, stifled appeal for LBW, the ball was going well down leg though. Harris came from wide off the crease and angled one onto Root's pads, he looked to flick and missed, he fell over as he completed the shot. The ball was going well down leg though

16.2 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, back of a length and in that channel outside off, Root covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

16.1 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Root gets behind the line and defends it towards point

15.5 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Cook gets well forward and defends it

15.4 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, this was pitched up and marginally just outside leg, it straightened a bit before nipping back into Cook, he was looking to defend and missed, gets struck on the pads and in front of leg stump

Loud shout for LBW. The Aussies decide against a review

15.3 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, tad fuller and on off, Cook prods forward and defends it towards the off-side

15.2 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, length ball on the ball, Cook moves across and defends it towards the onside

15.1 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, Watson strays one miles down leg, Cook lets it go. Haddin dives across and stops some runs

Shane Watson [2.0-0-3-0] is back into the attack

14.6 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, lovely ball from Harris , he is finally finding the right line and length on this pitch, this was pitched up further, draws Root into the drive before nipping away slightly. Root was sucked into the shot and luckily does not get an outside edge

14.5 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, full and wide from Harris, Root gets well forward and drives it straight to cover

14.4 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Cook drops it wide of cover point for a single

14.3 Ryan Harris to Root, 1 run, length ball on the pads, Root clips it behind square for a single

14.2 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, fuller length delivery and in that corridor outside off, Root looks to drive and the ball squirts off an outside edge towards the off-side

14.1 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Root gets behind the line and defends it with soft hands towards gully

Drinks are on the field now. Good old fashioned cricket in the first hour of play. Australia have not found much swing or seam, batting has been relatively easy.

13.6 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, short of a length and on off, Cook presses across and defends it with a straight bat

13.5 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, Bird floats this one on that line just outside off, Cook will not play those, left alone

13.4 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, pitched up and in that corridor outside off, Cook is happy to let it go

13.3 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, fraction too short from Bird, Cook is quick to get into position, finds the man at square leg with the pull

13.2 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, tad fuller and in that corridor just outside off, Cook covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

13.1 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, Cook gets well forward and drives it to mid-off

12.6 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, 3 runs, too straight from Harris, Cook gets inside the line and clips it wide of mid-wicket, runs hard and gets back for the third run as the fielder stops it near the ropes

Siddle is back on the field and is warming up

12.5 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, much better from Harris, pitched up and holds its line on off, Cook shuffles across and defends it towards mid-on

12.4 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and in that channel outside off, Cook covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

12.3 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, tad fuller and shaping away from the off-stump line, Cook covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

12.2 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Cook gets well forward and drives it wide of cover

12.1 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, FOUR, the boundaries are beginning to flow now, this was pitched up and just outside off, Cook leans forward, offers the full face of the bat and pushes it past mid-off, the fielder gives chase, but the ball races away to the fence

Ryan Harris [4.0-1-7-0] is back into the attack

11.6 Bird to Root, FOUR, lovely shot, 1st boundary of the Test match, this was pitched up and in that channel outside off, Root leans forward, gets to the pitch of the ball and caresses it through extra cover, the ball races away to the fence for a boundary

11.5 Bird to Root, no run, pitched up and on middle, Root gets a good stride forward and defends it towards mid-on

11.4 Bird to Root, no run, tad fuller and on middle, Root presses across and defends it with a straight bat. The ball rolls away towards mid-on

11.3 Bird to Root, no run, full and outside off, Root gets forward and drives it wide of cover for a single

11.2 Bird to Root, no run, on a good length outside off and holding its line, Root covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

11.1 Bird to Root, 2 runs, Bird bangs one short and on the stumps, Root rocks back, rolls his wrists around and pulls it behind square for a brace

10.6 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, tad fuller and in that channle outside off, Cook plays inside the line and lets it go

10.5 Shane Watson to Alastair Cook, no run, full and on the pads, Cook moves across and defends it towards the onside

10.4 Shane Watson to Root, 1 run, Watson bangs one short and just outside off, Root rocks back and pulls it wide of mid-on for a single

10.3 Shane Watson to Root, no run, full and well outside off from Watson, Root does not need to play those, left alone

10.2 Shane Watson to Root, no run, tad fuller and in that channel outside off, Root covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

10.1 Shane Watson to Root, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Root gets across and defends it towards the off-side

9.6 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, pitched up in that channel outside off and shaping away, another easy leave for Cook

9.5 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and swinging away further, Cook gets a big stride forward, covers for the movement and lets it go

9.4 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, full and just outside off, Cook stays rooted to his crease and pushes at that, gets an inside edge back towards the bowler

9.3 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, short of a length outside off and angling away, Cook was tempted into playing at that, ends up playing away from his body and misses it

9.2 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, good leave from Cook, pitched up on off and shaping away from off, Cook watches it all along and lets it go

9.1 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, fuller length delivery and on off, Cook gets forward and drives it to mid-off

Agar is on for Siddle in the ground as a sub

8.6 Shane Watson to Root, no run, full and on the stumps, Root presses across and drives it to mid-on

8.5 Shane Watson to Root, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Root is happy to let it go

8.4 Shane Watson to Root, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Root covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

8.3 Shane Watson to Root, no run, length ball on the pads, Root presses across and nudges it towards the onside

8.2 Shane Watson to Root, no run, much better from Watson, gets this one to nip into Root, he prods across and defends it towards the onside

8.2 Shane Watson to Root, wide, Watson has not yet hit his straps, this one was pitched up well outside off and shapes away further, wide called yet again

8.1 Shane Watson to Root, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and a hint of away swing, Root covers the line and lets it go

8.1 Shane Watson to Root, wide, a gentle loosener from Watson, full and way outside off, wide called by umpire Dar

Shane Watson, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

7.6 Bird to Root, 1 run, Bird angles one on the pads, nudged away behind square for a single, Root retains the strike with that run

7.5 Bird to Root, no run, stifled LBW appeal from the cordon, on a good length and holding its line, Root just about manages to get his pads outside the line of off-stump, the ball brushes the pads before meeting the middle of the bat

7.4 Bird to Root, no run, lovely line from Bird , this was pitched up on off and gets it to move across Root, he prods at that and the ball whizzes past the outside edge

7.3 Bird to Root, no run, on a good length and on middle, Root moves across and defends it

7.2 Bird to Alastair Cook, 3 runs, too straight from Bird, ends up drifting onto Cook's pads, he gets inside the line and clips it past square leg. Harris gets across from fine leg and keeps them down to three runs

7.1 Bird to Alastair Cook, no run, tad fuller and on off, Cook prods across and defends it towards the onside

6.6 Ryan Harris to Root, 2 runs, exception fielding from Bird at fine leg. This was banged in short and on the body, Root swivelled across, rolled his wrists and pulls it very fine. Bird scrambled across from fine leg, puts in the dive and saves a couple of runs for his team

6.5 Ryan Harris to Root, no run, too straight from Harris, Root moves across and tucks it towards mid-wicket

4.3 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, byes, 1 run, Harris loses his radar and hurls one way down leg. Haddin dives across to his right, gets a hand on that and limits the batsmen to just a single

4.2 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, lovely channel from Harris, this was pitched up around that 6th stump line, lures Cook into prodding at that and before nipping away. Cook ends up pushing at that and is beaten

4.1 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length outside off and shaping away, Cook plays inside the line and lets it go

3.6 Bird to Root, no run, fuller length delivery and on off, Root gets a good stride forward and punches it back towards the bowler

3.5 Bird to Root, no run, full and outside off, Bird is maintaining a tight line to Root, he gets well forward and defends it with an open face towards point

3.4 Bird to Root, no run, on a good length and just outside off, a hint of some movement back into Root, he prods across and defends it

3.3 Bird to Root, no run, on a good length and on off, Root shuffles across and defends it back towards the bowler

A FSL is in place for Bird

3.2 Bird to Root, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and nipping away further, Root covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

3.1 Bird to Root, no run, fuller length delivery and holding its line just outside off, Root presses forward and drives it towards mid-off

2.6 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, Harris finally makes Cook play at one, this was pitched up and on that off-stump channel, Cook gets well forward and defends it with a straight bat

2.5 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, fuller length delivery and shaping away from that channel around 6th stump, Cook is not tempted to play at that, another ball that is safely left alone

2.4 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length outside off and shaping away slightly, Cook watches it all along, lifts his bat and lets it go

2.3 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, fraction fuller from Harris, but the ball pitches well outside off and shapes away further, another easy leave for Cook

2.2 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, on a length and just outside off, no hint of any movement for Harris, Cook is happy to let it go

2.1 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, good pace and carry for Harris, this was short of a length and angling across Cook, he was surprised by the extra bounce on that, hurriedly takes his bat away from the line and lets it go

1.6 Bird to Root, no run, fuller length delivery and in that channel just outside off, a hint of some movement late into Root. He leans forward and defends it towards the off-side

1.5 Bird to Root, no run, on a length and just outside off, Root prods across and defends it with a straight bat

Three slips and a gully in place for Bird

1.4 Bird to Root, no run, edged! On a good length and just outside off, holds its line after pitching. Root pushed at that with soft hands, the edge does not carry through to the fielder at 2nd slip

1.3 Bird to Root, no run, on a good length and holding its line on off, Root gets behind the line and defends it with a straight bat

1.2 Bird to Root, no run, much better from Bird, on a good length and in that channel just outside off, a hint of away swing as well. Root covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

1.1 Bird to Root, 2 runs, Bird's first Ashes ball is a loosener, short and wide outside off, Root gets on top of the bounce and cuts it to the right of gully. The fielder dives across, gets a hand onto the ball and takes some pace off it. Root is off the mark with a brace

Jackson Bird, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length outside off and shaping away from outside off, Cook does not need to play those, left alone

0.5 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, Harris has not yet hit his stride. This one was pitched up well outside off and swings away sharply, Cook covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

0.4 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, tad too wide from Harris, Cook watches it all along and lets it go

0.3 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, tad fuller and in that channel, Cook covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

0.2 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, full ball and it swerves back in just outside off, Cook leaves it at the last moment, that ball climbed up sharply

0.1 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no run, tad fuller and in that channel juts outside off, Cook watches it all along and lets it go

0.1 Ryan Harris to Alastair Cook, no ball, Harris starts with a no-ball. On a good length and a hint of away sing, Cook covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

Alastair Cook and Root are at the crease. Alastair Cook is on strike. Ryan Harris will open the attack

Ryan Harris will open the bowling for Australia. Three slips and a gully in place.

The players are out in the middle. Cook and Root make their way to the centre as well. There are some clouds hanging around, but the forecast is for good weather as the day progresses.

Pitch Report: "The first few hours are going to be tough. There are some cracks on this wicket. The surface is soft and so the cracks will widen. There is some moisture on this wicket. The bowlers will get some movement off the seam. The outfield is lush and thus there will not be much reverse swing for the bowlers."

Clarke: "I would have batted. Jackson Bird replaces Mitchell Starc. Bird's greatest strength is his control. I will wait and see what the conditions are and I will decide the batting order. The bowlers did a great job in Manchester and we have to play consistently. Our main goal is to level the series."

Cook: "We will bat first. It is a dry wicket. The first couple of hours will be difficult. We are unchanged from the previous match. Onions has done all the hard work and he is getting closer to selection."

England have won the toss and have opted to bat

The latest news emerging is that England are unchanged from the previous match.

This is the fifth Test match at Chester-le-street. The first match was played between England and Zimbabwe in 2003 and the last Test match was played between England and West Indies in 2009.

Murmurs are afloat regarding team changes. One might see Jackson Bird replace eithrt Mitchell Starc or Ryan Harris in the Australian team. No news yet regarding the England team.

Hey di, Hi di Ho, people! The fourth Test is all about to start at Chester-le-Street. England have already retained the Ashes but they will be determined to ensure they win the series. Australia, on the other hand, put up a credible fight at Old Trafford and they will be high on confidence.

Preview by Rajarshi Gupta

England have retained the Ashes and Australia are yet to win a Test but the Ashes series is far from over as the two teams head to Chester-le-Street for the fourth match. There are still two games left and with that, a lot of stake.

It took England only three Tests to preserve the urn, a feat they had last achieved in 1928 after a rain-enforced draw at Old Trafford, where Australia clearly had the upper hand. However, Alastair Cook knows that his task is cut out for the rest of the series, with the Aussies looking sharper than before. Michael Clarke led a solid effort to end his team's six-match losing streak and although they only earned a draw, the fact that they pushed England to the wall would have lifted some morale in the Australian dressing-room.

There was indeed very little separating the two sides after England's narrow victory in the opening Test, before they came back to pound the visitors by 347 runs at Lord's. Critics Down Under, former players, journalists and fans were up in arms to declare that this was the worst cricket team to ever leave Australian shores. The class of 1989 had been similarly written off but Allan Border's men had the last laugh with a 4-0 heist over England. While Clarke's men have done little to dispel any doubts of poor travelers, his own form and some sharp bowling in Manchester have at least given the likes of Shane Warne enough hope to urge Australia to try and draw the series 2-2.

England by all measures, still have a job to do. Even before Clarke and his men arrived, the British media had raised the the pitch, sure of the prospect of a 10-0 whitewash over Australia. After a month of the Ashes, and barely escaping a sound thumping, those hopes would have quickly faded away in the horizon. Cook knows he still has to win the series; one more victory will seal it for him.

The equations on paper are simple. England need to win one Test or draw both to take the series while Australia need to win both matches to draw level with the hosts after the end of the first leg.

For Australia to achieve their objective, Clarke's run-making abilities will be key and he proved in no uncertain terms about his return to form with a glorious 187. With strong support from Steve Smith and Brad Haddin and a fluent knock by Chris Rogers, Australia's batting woes seem to have disappeared into thin air for now. The only concern continues to be Shane

Watson, who has found other ways of getting out after his torturous tryst with lbw dismissals. The former vice-captain has been retained for the fourth Test and will be certain to play but whether he gets to hold on to his favoured opening position is a matter of conjecture.

David Warner's return to the side was met with obvious booing from the Old Trafford crowd. After failing to ignite the stands in the first innings, the feisty southpaw cracked an aggressive 41 in the second, before holding out to Joe Root, inviting more jibes from the packed aisles. However, Clarke believes this is what his diminutive batsman needed to spur him on to bigger things. Chester-le-Street could provide Warner just the platform he needs to regain the trust of his captain and coach.

Australia's bowling now revolves around Peter Siddle and he will be the crucial cog in the wheel yet again. Mitchell Starc has looked good in patches as has Ryan Harris but he could be the only man to be left out on Friday. There have been concerns about his fitness and that is the reason Australia decided to add Jackson Bird to the XI that took the field in Old Trafford and he could play again this weekend after appearing in the last of his two Tests against Sri Lanka in January.

England on the other hand, have looked settled from all corners. But their concern, like Australia, lies at the top of the order. Cook has been a shadow of his recent past. But for his dogged half-century in the first innings of the third Test, the skipper has been through a rough patch. Young Root, promoted to open with his captain in the Ashes after a bright start to his career in the middle-order did notch up an impressive 180 at Lord's but has failed to come to terms with the moving ball early in the innings. Ian Bell has been left to do a lot of work with the lower order and his dream run has kept England going.

The one positive England took out of the drawn third Test was Kevin Pietersen's form. He smashed a match-saving century to ensure the hosts were not humiliated infront of expectant fans. If he continues from where he left off in Manchester, England would have very little to worry about.

Still, England need to work on some areas. Their bowling for instance, was exposed in batting friendly conditions. James Anderson struggled for 33 overs, leaking 116 runs without a wicket to show for his efforts in the first innings while Stuart Broad and Tim Bresnan were left looking rather ordinary. Graeme Swann's fifer prevented Australia from going past 600 and it is the wily off-spinner who will be Cook's trump card again in Durham.

There has been no dearth of controversies in the Ashes so far, what with Warner's punching of Root, the numerous DRS blunders and the latest gossip to hit town - 'the silicon tape scandal'. Australian broadcaster Channel Nine had claims that batsmen may have been trying to 'cheat' the decision review system by using tapes on their willows, drawing sharp reactions from the likes of Pietersen, Clarke and Smith. Both sides vehemently denied such allegations, while the ICC was quick to rule out any rumour of a probe. An infuriated England Cricket Board wanted an apology but there was none forthcoming from the broadcasters by late Friday afternoon.

In short, even with the urn safely in England's grasp, there is still enough spice left in the British summer, one of the hottest in recent memory.